Anmerkungen:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:
"A basic understanding of the physical and chemical properties of solids is essential to materials science, physics chemistry, and engineering. The scientific exploration of solid materials represents one of the most important, fascinating and rewarding areas of scientific endeavour in the present day, not only from the viewpoint of advancing fundamental understanding but also from the industrial perspective, given the diversity of applications of solid materials across the full range of commercial sectors"--