Understanding Solid State Physics Sharon Ann Holgate Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor, Understanding Solid State Physics clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. The text provides a useful introduction to readers who feel daunted by a highly Mathematical approach. By relating the theories and concepts to practical applications, it shows how physics is used in the real world. Features • Highlights various technological applications of physics, from locomotive lights to medical implants to hard drives • Provides captivating images of real-life applications that demonstrate the multidisciplinary nature of scientific research • Uses an accessible writing style and format, offering journalistic accounts of interesting research • Contains worked examples, self-test questions, and a helpful glossary of frequently used terms • Includes derivations of key equations and reviews of essential physics in the appendices • Offers ancillary resource on www.crcpress.com.