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Author:   Robert E. Newnham (Materials Research Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University, USA)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.70cm
Weight:   0.740kg
ISBN:  

9780198520764

ISBN 10:   019852076
Pages:   392
Publication Date:   11 November 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1: Introduction 2: Transformations 3: Symmetry 4: Transformation operators for symmetry elements 5: Tensors and physical properties 6: Thermodynamic relationships 7: Specific heat and entropy 8: Pyroelectricity 9: Dielectric constant 10: Stress and strain 11: Thermal expansion 12: Piezoelectricity 13: Elasticity 14: Magnetic phenomena 15: Nonlinear phenomena 16: Ferroic crystals 17: Electrical resistivity 18: Thermal conductivity 19: Diffusion and ionic conductivity 20: Galvanomagnetic and thermomagnetic phenomena 21: Thermoelectricity 22: Piezoresistance 23: Acoustic waves I 24: Acoustic waves II 25: Crystal optics 26: Dispersion and absorption 27: Photoelasticity and acousto-optics 28: Electro-optic phenomena 29: Nonlinear optics 30: Optical activity and enantiomorphism 31: Magneto-optics 32: Chemical anisotropy

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Gives a great overview into the subject easy to understand even for people who just started getting into this subject covers all the important areas. A highly recommended book! * Michaela Kogler, University of Innsbruck *

Gives a great overview into the subject easy to understand even for people who just started getting into this subject covers all the important areas. A highly recommended book! Michaela Kogler, University of Innsbruck

Author Information

Robert E. Newnham is Alcoa Professor of Solid State Science in the Materials Research Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University, USA.

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