Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-218) and index.

1. Chemical Bonding in Solids 1
2. Attractive and Repulsive Forces 1
3. Ionic Bonding 2
4. Covalent Bonding 3
5. Metallic Bonding 5
6. Hydrogen Bonding 6
7. Van der Waals Bonding 6
8. Discussion and Problems 7
9. Crystal Structures 9
10. General Description of Crystal Structures 9
11. Some Important Crystal Structures 11
12. Cubic Structures 11
13. Close-Packed Structures 13
14. Covalent Structures 14
15. Crystal Structure Determination 15
16. X-Ray Diffraction 15
17. Bragg Theory 15
18. Lattice Planes and Miller Indices 16
19. General Diffraction Theory 17
20. The Reciprocal Lattice 19
21. The Meaning of the Reciprocal Lattice 20
22. X-Ray Diffraction from Periodic Structures 22
23. The Ewald Construction 22
24. Relation Between Bragg and Laue Theory 23
25. Other Methods 24
26. Inelastic Scattering 24
27. Discussion and Problems 24
28. Mechanical Properties 29
29. Elastic Deformation 31
30. Macroscopic Picture 31
31. Elastic Constants 31
32. Poisson's Ratio 31
33. Relation Between Elastic Constants 33
34. Microscopic Picture 33
35. Plastic Deformation 35
36. Estimate of the Yield Stress 35
37. Point Defects and Dislocations 37
38. The Role of Defects in Plastic Deformation 38
39. Fracture 39
40. Discussion and Problems 40
41. Thermal Properties of the Lattice 43
42. Lattice Vibrations 43
43. A Simple Harmonic Oscillator 43
44. An Infinite Chain of Atoms 44
45. One Atom Per Unit Cell 44
46. The First Brillouin Zone 46
47. Two Atoms Per Unit Cell 47
48. A Finite Chain of Atoms 48
49. Quantized Vibrations, Phonons 50
50. Three-Dimensional Solids 51
51. Generalization to Three Dimensions 51
52. Estimation of the Vibrational Frequencies from
53. The Elastic Constants 53
54. Heat Capacity of the Lattice 54
55. Classical Theory and Experimental Results 54
56. Einstein Model 55
57. Debye Model 58
58. Thermal Conductivity 62
59. Thermal Expansion 64
60. Allotropic Phase Transitions and Melting 66
61. Discussion and Problems 68
62. Electronic Properties of Metals: Classical Approach 71
63. Basic Assumptions of the Drude Model 71
64. Results from the Drude Model 73
65. DC Electrical Conductivity 73
66. Hall Effect 75
67. Optical Reflectivity of Metals 76
68. The Wiedemann-Franz Law 79
69. Shortcomings of the Drude Model 80
70. Discussion and Problems 81
71. Electronic Properties of Metals: Quantum Mechanical
72. Approach 83
73. The Idea of Energy Bands 84
74. Free Electron Model 86
75. The Quantum Mechanical Eigenstates 86
76. Electronic Heat Capacity 90
77. The Wiedemann-Franz Law 92
78. Screening 92
79. The General Form of the Electronic States 93
80. Nearly Free Electron Model 96
81. Energy Bands in Real Solids 100
82. Transport Properties 104
83. Brief Review of Some Key Ideas 108
84. Discussion and Problems 109
85. Semiconductors 113
86. Intrinsic Semiconductors 114
87. Temperature Dependence of the Carrier
88. Density 116
89. Doped Semiconductors 121
90. N andp Doping 121
91. Carrier Density 123
92. Conductivity of Semiconductors 125
93. Semiconductor Devices 126
94. The pn Junction 126
95. Transistors 130
96. Optoelectronic Devices 132
97. Discussion and Problems 133
98. Magnetism 137
99. Macroscopic Description 137
100. Magnetic Effects in Atoms 139
101. Weak Magnetism in Solids 143
102. Diamagnetism 144
103. Diamagnetism of the Ions 144
104. Diamagnetism of Free Electrons 144
105. Paramagnetism 144
106. Curie Paramagnetism 144
107. Pauli Paramagnetism 146
108. Magnetic Ordering 148
109. Magnetic Ordering and the Exchange Interaction 149
110. Temperature Dependence of the Ordering 152
111. Ferromagnetic Domains 154
112. Hysteresis 154
113. Discussion and Problems 156
114. Dielectrics 161
115. Macroscopic Description 161
116. Microscopic Polarization 163
117. The Local Field 165
118. Frequency Dependence of the Dielectric Constant 166
119. Other Effects 171
120. Impurities in Dielectrics 171
121. Ferroelectricity 171
122. Piezoelectricity 173
123. Dielectric Breakdown 174
124. Discussion and Problems 174
125. Superconductivity 177
126. Basic Experimental Facts 178
127. Zero Resistivity 178
128. The Meissner Effect 181
129. The Isotope Effect 183
130. Some Theoretical Aspects 184
131. Phenomenological Theory 184
132. Microscopic BCS Theory 186
133. Experimental Detection of the Gap 192
134. Coherence of the Superconducting State 194
135. Type I and Type II Superconductors 196
136. High-Temperature Superconductivity 198
137. Concluding Remarks 199
138. Discussion and Problems 200
139. Finite Solids and Nanostructures 203
140. Quantum Confinement 204
141. Surfaces and Interfaces 206
142. Magnetism on the Nanoscale 208
143. Discussion and Problems 209