--- product_id: 65328511 title: "Solid State Physics" price: "Fr 90" currency: CHF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://liechtenstein.desertcart.com/products/65328511-solid-state-physics store_origin: LI region: Liechtenstein --- # Perfect synergy with ICTP video lectures Comprehensive core topics coverage Advanced quantum & statistical mechanics prerequisite Solid State Physics **Price:** Fr 90 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“˜ Unlock the crystal-clear path to solid state mastery β€” don’t miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Solid State Physics - **How much does it cost?** Fr 90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [liechtenstein.desertcart.com](https://liechtenstein.desertcart.com/products/65328511-solid-state-physics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Learn with Experts:** Pairs seamlessly with acclaimed ICTP online lectures for an immersive study experience. - β€’ **Master the Essentials:** Covers foundational solid state physics concepts with clarity and precision. - β€’ **Stay Ahead in Physics:** Ranks top #17 in Solid-State Physics books, reflecting its popularity and authority. - β€’ **Trusted Academic Resource:** Highly recommended as a primary textbook for introductory solid state physics courses. - β€’ **Designed for Self-Starters:** Ideal for motivated learners with a solid background in quantum and statistical mechanics. ## Overview Solid State Physics by Neil W. Ashcroft is a top-ranked, authoritative textbook that delivers a logical and clear introduction to core solid state physics concepts. Perfectly complemented by free ICTP video lectures, it’s designed for self-motivated learners with a solid foundation in quantum and statistical mechanics, making it a must-have for aspiring physicists and professionals eager to deepen their expertise. ## Description Solid State Physics [Ashcroft, Neil W] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Solid State Physics Review: USE IN COMBO WITH ICTP LECTURES BY SCANDOLO - This is an excellent book. It is highly logical and very carefully worded. If you spend the time following the logic of the arguments, you will be rewarded by a very clear understanding of the subject matter. Pre requisites for this are (1) quantum mechanics [fairly good background] and (2) statistical mechanics. Probably of greatest note, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND using this book alongside ICTP (Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics) online video lectures on Solid State Physics by S. Scandalo. Look at website and you will find free access to these lectures. I am a self-studier of physics (not now or ever enrolled in formal degree programs), and Scandalo's lectures are INCREDIBLE. He is also highly logical and moves at a very appropriate pace for learners of the subject. He seems to formulate his arguments and derive his equations on the spot (rather than have preprepared lecture notes that are quickly written down and often makes lecture too fast to fully grasp). Scandalo's superb online video lectures coupled with this outstanding book makes learning Solid State Physics quite approachable and frankly deeply interesting and exciting. Only note that lectures don't fully correlate in sequence (which is okay); for example Scandalo starts from equivalent of Ch 3 of this book. Of note for other self-studiers, you do need good quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics background. For QM, there are good choices, but for books I have found Griffiths to be the best (although I first learned QM from Shankar); online video lectures by Barton Zwiebach (coupled with his great lecture notes) were outstanding and my favorite. For Statistical Mechanics, I did not do any online videos (though this might be worth it), but really enjoyed the presentation of Thermal Physics by Schroeder (which includes a lot of SM but also some classical thermodynamics). Review: This book is great as an introduction to solid state physics ideas - This book gives a great introduction to solid state physics ideas. Honestly, I don't think all of the chapters are good. I think the best chapters are like the first ~8 (on crystals, scattering, and Bloch's theorem), and then chapters ~ 18-23 (on phonons and specific heat). For the other chapters, I think they might be good as a "conceptual read", but the actual physics and math is a bit non-rigorous. Those looking for a more satisfying treatment will need find it elsewhere. But for the core topics, I think the relevant chapters in A&M will do a very good job of teaching you the essentials. This was one of the course textbooks for the "Intro to Solid State" physics courses. The other was Condensed Matter Physics by Marder. I found that Aschroft and Mermin was a bit clearer as a very first introduction than Marder. Marder goes well with A&M, but I think A&M functions better as a stand alone textbook as an introduction. Marder, I feel, is better to read after A&M to fill in some details and/or see things from a slightly different perspective. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #136,831 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Solid-State Physics (Books) #6 in Semiconductors (Books) #22 in Physics of Mechanics | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (515) | | Dimensions | 9.84 x 1.97 x 7.87 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 8131500527 | | ISBN-13 | 978-8131500521 | | Item Weight | 2.1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 826 pages | | Publication date | December 1, 2003 | | Publisher | Cengage India | ## Images ![Solid State Physics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Zop6+7iqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ USE IN COMBO WITH ICTP LECTURES BY SCANDOLO *by S***S on May 28, 2018* This is an excellent book. It is highly logical and very carefully worded. If you spend the time following the logic of the arguments, you will be rewarded by a very clear understanding of the subject matter. Pre requisites for this are (1) quantum mechanics [fairly good background] and (2) statistical mechanics. Probably of greatest note, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND using this book alongside ICTP (Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics) online video lectures on Solid State Physics by S. Scandalo. Look at website and you will find free access to these lectures. I am a self-studier of physics (not now or ever enrolled in formal degree programs), and Scandalo's lectures are INCREDIBLE. He is also highly logical and moves at a very appropriate pace for learners of the subject. He seems to formulate his arguments and derive his equations on the spot (rather than have preprepared lecture notes that are quickly written down and often makes lecture too fast to fully grasp). Scandalo's superb online video lectures coupled with this outstanding book makes learning Solid State Physics quite approachable and frankly deeply interesting and exciting. Only note that lectures don't fully correlate in sequence (which is okay); for example Scandalo starts from equivalent of Ch 3 of this book. Of note for other self-studiers, you do need good quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics background. For QM, there are good choices, but for books I have found Griffiths to be the best (although I first learned QM from Shankar); online video lectures by Barton Zwiebach (coupled with his great lecture notes) were outstanding and my favorite. For Statistical Mechanics, I did not do any online videos (though this might be worth it), but really enjoyed the presentation of Thermal Physics by Schroeder (which includes a lot of SM but also some classical thermodynamics). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is great as an introduction to solid state physics ideas *by B***A on February 8, 2017* This book gives a great introduction to solid state physics ideas. Honestly, I don't think all of the chapters are good. I think the best chapters are like the first ~8 (on crystals, scattering, and Bloch's theorem), and then chapters ~ 18-23 (on phonons and specific heat). For the other chapters, I think they might be good as a "conceptual read", but the actual physics and math is a bit non-rigorous. Those looking for a more satisfying treatment will need find it elsewhere. But for the core topics, I think the relevant chapters in A&M will do a very good job of teaching you the essentials. This was one of the course textbooks for the "Intro to Solid State" physics courses. The other was Condensed Matter Physics by Marder. I found that Aschroft and Mermin was a bit clearer as a very first introduction than Marder. Marder goes well with A&M, but I think A&M functions better as a stand alone textbook as an introduction. Marder, I feel, is better to read after A&M to fill in some details and/or see things from a slightly different perspective. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book and Fast shipment *by D***S on December 16, 2023* Book is (as told) in used condition; there are some notes written in the book. Book is fine in general. Shipping to the Netherlands just took 5 days (including a weekend). 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