Table of Contents

Part 1: Elementary Theories
1: Atomic forces
2: Lattice vibrations
3: Elasticity and stability
Part 2: General Theories
4: Quantum mechanical foundation
5: The method of long waves
6: The free energy
7: The optical effects

Reviews

'extraordinarily general and sound introduction ... a standard work that is indispensable to all working in this field' Die Naturwissenschaften '... important mathematical methods which should be of use in other subjects as well' British Journal of Applied Physics