Although the topic is a well established subset of solid state physicsQuantum Theory of Solids develops the concepts of quantum theory for the solidstate in a s... » 

Although the topic is a well established subset of solid state physicsQuantum Theory of Solids develops the concepts of quantum theory for the solidstate in a single onestop reference. Readers with previous courses in quantummechanics and solid state physics can develop further learning the three mostsignificant topics in solid state physics semiconductors magnetism andsuperconductivity. The author explains quantum mechanics techniques such asthe variational method and perturbation theory not usually found inintroductory courses. Covering the necessary physics from a basic to advancedlevel the text is suitable for a standalone final year course. «