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physics of solids [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
DEF

The branch of physics centering about the physical properties of solid materials. ... In a historical sense, the study of the physics of solids has extended over four phases of development: macroscopic properties ...; lattice theory and lattice models; application of atomic theory to the properties of perfect crystals; and development of the theory of imperfections in crystals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
DEF

[...] partie de la physique qui s'intéresse aux propriétés physiques de la matière à l'état solide; [...] Dans l'étude des propriétés des solides, on distingue principalement les propriétés intrinsèques (dues uniquement à la nature chimique du corps et à la structure du cristal parfait) et les propriétés dues aux imperfections réticulaires.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrokinetics
  • Conductivity and Superconductivity (Electricity)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrocinétique
  • Conductivité et supraconductivité (Électricité)

Spanish

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