Overview
This introduction to solid-state physics emphasizes both experimental and theoretical aspects of the subject. Three important areas of modern researchare treated in particular detail: magnetism, superconductivity, and semiconductor physics. Experimental aspects with examples taken from research areas of current interest are presented in the form of separate panels. This novel format was highly praised by readers of the orignal German text and, here too, should help the student to relate the theoretical concepts described in the text to important practical applications.
Students will benefit significantly from working through the problems related to each chapter. In many cases these lead into areas outside the scope of the main text and are designed to stimulate further reading.