Introduction to Lattice Dynamics

Martin T. Dove - Collection Cambridge Topics in Mineral Physics and Chemistry

260 pages, parution le 29/03/2006

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The vibrations of atoms inside crystals - lattice dynamics - is basic to many fields of study in the solid-state and mineral sciences. Lattice dynamics is becoming increasingly important for work on mineral stability. This book provides a self-contained text that introduces the subject from a basic level and then takes the reader through real applications of the theory. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduate students and research workers in the earth and solid-state sciences who need to incorporate lattice dynamic treatments into their work. Applications include the use of lattice dynamics instabilities to study the origin of phase transitions in crystals and the use of vibrational spectra to obtain information about inter-atomic forces.

Self-contained text which introduces the subject at a basic level
An ideal textbook for advanced undergraduates and researchers
Describes the theory and applications of lattice dynamics in a concise manner

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Definitions of symbols used
Some fundamentals
The harmonic approximation and lattice dynamics of very simple systems
Dynamics of diatomic crystals: general principles
How far do the atoms move?
Lattice dynamics and thermodynamics
Formal description
Acoustic modes and macroscopic elasticity
Anharmonic effects and phase transitions
Neutron scattering
Infrared and Raman spectroscopy
Formal quantum mechanical description of lattice vibrations
Molecular dynamics simulations

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Martin T. Dove
Collection	Cambridge Topics in Mineral Physics and Chemistry
Parution	29/03/2006
Nb. de pages	260
Format	15,5 x 22,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	440g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521398947
ISBN13	978-0-521-39894-7