Electronic Structure

Basic Theory and Practical Methods

Richard M. Martin

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781108429900
• eBook ISBN: 9781108596763
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Physics
• Index: Physics

The study of electronic structure of materials is at a momentous stage, with new computational methods and advances in basic theory. Many properties of materials can be determined from the fundamental equations, and electronic structure theory is now an integral part of research in physics, chemistry, materials science and other fields. This book provides a unified exposition of the theory and methods, with emphasis on understanding each essential component. New in the second edition are recent advances in density functional theory, an introduction to Berry phases and topological insulators explained in terms of elementary band theory, and many new examples of applications. Graduate students and research scientists will find careful explanations with references to original papers, pertinent reviews, and accessible books. Each chapter includes a short list of the most relevant works and exercises that reveal salient points and challenge the reader.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-title
• Title page
• Copyright information
• Dedication
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• List of Notation
• Part I Overview and Background Topics
• Part II Density Functional Theory
• Part III Important Preliminaries on Atoms
• Part IV Determination of Electronic Structure: The Basic Methods
• Part V From Electronic Structure to Properties of Matter
• Part VI Electronic Structure and Topology
• Part VII Appendices
• References
• Index