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solid-state physics

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
solid-state physics study of the properties of bulk matter rather than those of the individual particles that compose it. Solid-state physics is concerned with the properties exhibited by atoms and molecules because of their association and regular, periodic arrangement in crystals . The descriptive side of the study of solids is crystallography. From a practical point of view, searches are made for new characteristics and behavior of various materials. The most spectacular discovery resulting from these searches has been the transistor . From a theoretical point of view, attempts are... Read more
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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Branch of physics concerned with the physical properties of solid materials. It deals...of the conductance of heat and electricity through solid materials. solid-state physics solid-state physics solid-state physics Read more
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World Encyclopedia solid-state physics Physics of solid materials. From the study of the structure, binding forces, electrical, magnetic and thermal properties of solids has come the development of the semiconductor , maser , laser and solar cell . Read more

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