Electronic Properties of Materials (Paperback, 3, Softcover Repri)

I Fundamentals of Electron Theory.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The Wave-Particle Duality.- Problems.- 3 The Schrodinger Equation.- 3.1. The Time-Independent Schrodinger Equation.- 3.2. The Time-Dependent Schrodinger Equation.- 3.3. Special Properties of Vibrational Problems.- Problems.- 4 Solution of the Schrodinger Equation for Four Specific Problems.- 4.1. Free Electrons.- 4.2. Electron in a Potential Well (Bound Electron).- 4.3. Finite Potential Barrier (Tunnel Effect).- 4.4. Electron in a Periodic Field of a Crystal (the Solid State).- Problems.- 5 Energy Bands in Crystals.- 5.1. One-Dimensional Zone Schemes.- 5.2. One- and Two-Dimensional Brillouin Zones.- 5.3. Three-Dimensional Brillouin Zones.- 5.4. Wigner-Seitz Cells.- 5.5. Translation Vectors and the Reciprocal Lattice.- 5.6. Free Electron Bands.- 5.7. Band Structures for Some Metals and Semiconductors.- 5.8. Curves and Planes of Equal Energy.- Problems.- 6 Electrons in a Crystal.- 6.1. Fermi Energy and Fermi Surface.- 6.2. Fermi Distribution Function.- 6.3. Density of States.- 6.4. Population Density.- 6.5. Complete Density of States Function Within a Band.- 6.6. Consequences of the Band Model.- 6.7. Effective Mass.- 6.8. Conclusion.- Problems.- Suggestions for Further Reading (Part I).- II Electrical Properties of Materials.- 7 Electrical Conduction in Metals and Alloys.- 7.1. Introduction.- 7.2. Survey.- 7.3. Conductivity-Classical Electron Theory.- 7.4. Conductivity-Quantum Mechanical Considerations.- 7.5. Experimental Results and Their Interpretation.- 7.5.1. Pure Metals.- 7.5.2. Alloys.- 7.5.3. Ordering.- 7.6. Superconductivity.- 7.6.1. Experimental Results.- 7.6.2. Theory.- 7.7. Thermoelectric Phenomena.- Problems.- 8 Semiconductors.- 8.1. Band Structure.- 8.2. Intrinsic Semiconductors.- 8.3. Extrinsic Semiconductors.- 8.3.1. Donors and Acceptors.- 8.3.2. Band Structure.- 8.3.3. Temperature Dependence of the Number of Carriers.- 8.3.4. Conductivity.- 8.3.5. Fermi Energy.- 8.4. Effective Mass.- 8.5. Hall Effect.- 8.6. Compound Semiconductors.- 8.7. Semiconductor Devices.- 8.7.1. Metal-Semiconductor Contacts.- 8.7.2. Rectifying Contacts (Schottky Barrier Contacts).- 8.7.3. Ohmic Contacts (Metallizations).- 8.7.4. p-n Rectifier (Diode).- 8.7.5. Zener Diode.- 8.7.6. Solar Cell (Photodiode).- 8.7.7. Avalanche Photodiode.- 8.7.8. Tunnel Diode.- 8.7.9. Transistors.- 8.7.10. Quantum Semiconductor Devices.- 8.7.11. Semiconductor Device Fabrication.- 8.7.12. Digital Circuits and Memory Devices.- Problems.- 9 Electrical Properties of Polymers, Ceramics, Dielectrics, and Amorphous Materials.- 9.1. Conducting Polymers and Organic Metals.- 9.2. Ionic Conduction.- 9.3. Conduction in Metal Oxides.- 9.4. Amorphous Materials (Metallic Glasses).- 9.4.1. Xerography.- 9.5. Dielectric Properties.- 9.6. Ferroelectricity, Piezoelectricity, and Electrostriction.- Problems.- Suggestions for Further Reading (Part II).- III Optical Properties of Materials.- 10 The Optical Constants.- 10.1. Introduction.- 10.2. Index of Refraction, n.- 10.3. Damping Constant, k.- 10.4. Characteristic Penetration Depth, W, and Absorbance, ?.- 10.5. Reflectivity, R, and Transmittance, T.- 10.6. Hagen-Rubens Relation.- Problems.- 11 Atomistic Theory of the Optical Properties.- 11.1. Survey.- 11.2. Free Electrons Without Damping.- 11.3. Free Electrons With Damping (Classical Free Electron Theory of Metals).- 11.4. Special Cases.- 11.5. Reflectivity.- 11.6. Bound Electrons (Classical Electron Theory of Dielectric Materials).- 11.7. Discussion of the Lorentz Equations for Special Cases.- 11.7.1. High Frequencies.- 11.7.2. Small Damping.- 11.7.3. Absorption Near v0.- 11.7.4. More Than One Oscillator.- 11.8. Contributions of Free Electrons and Harmonic Oscillators to the Optical Constants.- Problems.- 12 Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Optical Properties.- 12.1. Introduction.- 12.2. Absorption of Light by Interband and Intraband Transitions.- 12.3. Optical Spectra of Materials.- 12.4. Dispersion.- Problems.- 13 Ap