Theory of Adiabatic Potential and Atomic Properties of Simple Metals / Edition 1

by V G Baryakhtar, E V Zarotchentsev, E P Troitskaya

Overview

The contemporary ideas about the theory of atomic properties of metals are reviewed in this book. This theory is based upon concepts of pseudopotential and interacting electrons and is used for quantitative description of the whole complex of atomic properties of perfect simple metals.
The authors have tried to maintain the consonance of the theoretical description of metal properties with computer experiment. A well-advanced theory with many new developments is presented, as well as simple and well-known theoretical approaches necessary for computer calculation. The background of the theory of atomic properties of crystals is addressed alongside the theory of pseudopotential form-factor in metals and the linear screening theory.
This book will be useful for specialists in the theory and computer simulation of properties of solids.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789056990886
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/24/1999
Pages:	332
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

V G Baryakhtar, E V Zarotchentsev, E P Troitskaya

Table of Contents

1. Free Energy of Ideal Crystals 2. Pseudopotentials and Screening Used in Models of the Adiabatic Potential of Metals 3. Atomic and Thermodynamic Properties of Simple Metals, Enharmonic Effects 4. Phase Transitions in Simple Metals

Editorial Reviews

The authors present a modern theory of simple metals in a well-organized and clearly written form.

A. Alexandrov

Three metal physicists from the Ukraine review contemporary ideas about the theory of atomic properties of metals. The theory, based on concepts of pseudopotential and interacting electrons, is used for quantitative description of the whole complex of atomic properties of perfect simple metals. Self-contained chapters begin with background information on the theory of atomic properties of crystals, without emphasis on metals; present basic principles of the construction of the adiabatic potential models of metals; discuss calculations, with special attention to properties of metals under pressure and to temperature anharmonic effects; and review ionic core polarization in metals. Of interest to specialists in the theory and computer simulation of properties of solids. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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