An introduction to the area of condensed matter in a nutshell. This textbook covers the standard topics, including crystal structures, energy bands, phonons, op

First Published in 2018. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company.

Comprehensive and accessible coverage from the basics to advanced topics in modern quantum condensed matter physics.

Now updated—the leading single-volume introduction to solid state and soft condensed matter physics This Second Edition of the unified treatment of condensed

This primer is aimed at elevating graduate students of condensed matter theory to a level where they can engage in independent research. Topics covered include