Böttger H. Principles of the Theory of Lattice Dynamics

Weinheim: Physik-Verlag, 1983. — 332 p.The scientific discipline that concerns itself with the investigation and description of particle movements in solids is known as lattice dynamics. It has been characterized in recent years by considerable progress, which was due to the application of new analytical and mathematical methods, and which in turn has provided the basis for a deeper understanding and a better exploitation of the properties of solids.
This book presents the ideas and theories on which modern lattice dynamics are based. In particular, it treats harmonic ordered solids, compositionally and structurally disordered solids, anharmonic systems and systems exhibiting structural phase transitions. Special emphasis is laid on applications of the Green function method, the microscopic theory of lattice dynamics and electron-phonon driven phase transitions.
Thus the book will help everybody working in, or concerned with the study of, solid state physics to acquaint himself with recent advances in the field.Errata
Title Page
Preface
Basic elements of the theory of lattice dynamics
Lattice dynamics of crystals with compositional disorder
Vibrational properties of systems with structural disorder
Anharmonic crystals and structural phase transitions
Crystal symmetry and the dynamical matrix
Linear response of the electrons in a crystal to an electromagnetic field
Experimental quantities
References
References added in proof
Index