This text covers standard topics in solid state physics, such as. crystal structure, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties, metals, semicondu... » 

This text covers standard topics in solid state physics, such as. crystal structure, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties, metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, superconductors and amorphous solids. It includes an introductory chapter on chemical bonds and a chapter on polymers. «