Overview
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Jacques Bourgoin
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Groupe de Physique des Solides de l’Ecole Normale Supérieure, Université de Paris VII, Paris Cedex, France
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Michel Lannoo
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Laboratoire d’Etude des Surfaces et Interfaces, Physique des Solides, Institut Superieur d’Electronique du Nord, Lille Cédex, France
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 1-5
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 6-51
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 52-87
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 88-121
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 122-153
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 154-204
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 205-217
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 218-246
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- Jacques Bourgoin, Michel Lannoo
Pages 247-270
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Back Matter
Pages 271-301
About this book
In introductory solid-state physics texts we are introduced to the concept of a perfect crystalline solid with every atom in its proper place. This is a convenient first step in developing the concept of electronic band struc ture, and from it deducing the general electronic and optical properties of crystalline solids. However, for the student who does not proceed further, such an idealization can be grossly misleading. A perfect crystal does not exist. There are always defects. It was recognized very early in the study of solids that these defects often have a profound effect on the real physical properties of a solid. As a result, a major part of scientific research in solid-state physics has,' from the early studies of "color centers" in alkali halides to the present vigorous investigations of deep levels in semiconductors, been devoted to the study of defects. We now know that in actual fact, most of the interest ing and important properties of solids-electrical, optical, mechanical- are determined not so much by the properties of the perfect crystal as by its im perfections.
Authors and Affiliations
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Groupe de Physique des Solides de l’Ecole Normale Supérieure, Université de Paris VII, Paris Cedex, France
Jacques Bourgoin
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Laboratoire d’Etude des Surfaces et Interfaces, Physique des Solides, Institut Superieur d’Electronique du Nord, Lille Cédex, France
Michel Lannoo
