Structure of Matter An Introductory Course with Problems and Solutions /

• Main Authors: Rigamonti, Attilio (Author), Carretta, Pietro (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milano : Springer Milan : Imprint: Springer, 2007.
• Series: UNITEXT,
• Subjects: Physics.; Quantum physics.; Atoms.; Condensed matter.; Solid state physics.; Spectroscopy.; Microscopy.; Statistical physics.; Dynamical systems.; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.; Condensed Matter Physics.; Solid State Physics.; Spectroscopy and Microscopy.; Quantum Physics.; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity.

This is the second edition of this textbook, the original of which was published in 2007. Initial undergraduate studies in physics are usually in an organized format devoted to elementary aspects, which is then followed by advanced programmes in specialized fields. A difficult task is to provide a f...

Table of Contents:

• Atoms: general aspects
• Typical atoms
• The shell vectorial model
• Atoms in electric and magnetic fields
• Nuclear moments and hyperfine interactions
• Spin statistics, magnetic resonance, spin motion and echoes
• Molecules: general aspects
• Electronic states in diatomic molecules
• Electronic states in selected polyatomic molecules
• Nuclear motions in molecules and related properties
• Crystal structures
• Electron states in crystals
• Miscellaneous aspects related to the electronic structure
• Vibrational motions of the ions and thermal effects.