Product Description
This book on electrical, optical, magnetic and thermal properties of materials differs from other introductory texts in solid state physics. First, it is written for engineers, particularly materials and electrical engineers, who want to gain a fundamental understanding of semiconductor devices, magnetic materials, lasers, alloys, and so forth. Second, it stresses concepts rather than mathematical formalism. Third, it is not an encyclopedia: The topics are restricte… More >>
Electronic Properties of Materials
Tags: alloys, electrical engineers, electronic properties of materials, introductory texts, lasers, magnetic materials, mathematical formalism, properties of materials, semiconductor devices, solid state physics
#1 by Anonymous on June 29, 2010 - 9:06 pm
This is an excellent text for every electrical engineering student whether graduate or undergraduate. I found the information to be clear and concise which made the concepts easily manageable. The use of mathematical formulas are placed in such a way as to aid with the reading rather than to be overbearing as other solid-state physics texts can be. The author does a great job in sectioning the book into parts, thereby making it easier to focus on a particular area of interest without having to hunt for the deisred information. For practicing engineers, this is a good reference book, especially if you are looking to gain a further understanding of device physics.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on June 29, 2010 - 9:13 pm
The author should be commended for writing a textbook that focuses on the concepts instead of mathematical formulas, making the subject easy to comprehend. At the same time, the formulas are there for more indepth understanding. Overall, a good textbook for an undergraduate student of materials science.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by J. Chen on June 29, 2010 - 9:57 pm
Came super fast in the mail. Clean and good quality. Exactly what I expected. Thank you!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by T. Payne on June 29, 2010 - 11:24 pm
I am taking Solid State Physics and my professor recommended this book along with 9 others separate from the text required for class. The text required for class can take a hike, but this book remained strong out of the 10 I checked out from the Library. I have the older version with a red cover but I have to say its pretty darn clear especially for such an abstract subject that even my professor has trouble explaining. Sometimes you find a gem. I wouldn’t say it digs deep into any one thing but it does give an overview. I would seriously consider buying this book purely for reference durning my EE degree.
Rating: 4 / 5