Publisher's Synopsis
This textbook aims to provide undergraduates with an introduction to the subject. Material is based on the traditional knowledge of crystal structures and their occupation by various ions. The descriptive work is augmented by free-electron and band theory. A knowledge of elementary molecular orbital theory is assumed.;The authors then explore modern developments and applications, such as solid state batteries, superconductors, catalysis, semiconductors and lasers. Emphasis is placed on links to other branches of chemistry, and diagrams are used throughout the text to aid understanding of the crystal structures.
