They called it the "Quantum Theory of Solids" by Charles Kittel.
Whether you are holding a physical copy or viewing a PDF, Charles Kittel’s Quantum Theory of Solids remains an essential map of the microscopic world. It bridges the gap between basic quantum mechanics and the tangible properties of the materials that build our world. quantum theory of solids charles kittel pdf
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By the late 1950s and early 1960s, solid-state physics had undergone a profound transformation. The old phenomenological models (Drude’s free electron theory, Einstein’s model of specific heat) were giving way to a quantum-mechanical framework. The Bloch theorem, the concept of effective mass, electron-hole pairs, and the theory of superconductivity (BCS) had crystallized the field. While I understand you'd like to access a
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"Quantum Theory of Solids" is primarily aimed at graduate students in physics, materials science, and engineering. The book assumes a strong background in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.