The Physics of Phonons

Covers two basic topics of phonon physics in non-metallic solids and liquid helium: vibrational properties and thermal properties. Intended for use by final yea... » 

Covers two basic topics of phonon physics in non-metallic solids and liquid helium: vibrational properties and thermal properties. Intended for use by final year undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers, some knowledge of undergraduate physics is required to follow the subject matter. «