Crystallography and Solid-State Physics: A Concise Approach

Title: Crystallography and Solid-State Physics: A Concise Approach

Authors: Ms. L. Abinaya, Dr. K. Gayathri, and Dr. K. Anandan

Publisher: Cogniverse Press, Nakari Gaon, Borigaon Siding, Jorhat, Assam, India

Edition: First Edition, August 2026

ISBN (Print): 978-93-47652-61-5

e-ISBN: 978-93-47652-62-2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21847290

Crystallography and solid-state physics together provide a foundation for understanding the structure and behaviour of materials at the atomic level. From naturally occurring minerals to advanced functional materials used in modern technology, the arrangement of atoms in a crystal plays an important role in determining its physical properties.

Crystallography and Solid-State Physics: A Concise Approach is designed to provide a clear and compact introduction to essential concepts related to crystal structures, symmetry, diffraction techniques, crystal defects, and material properties. The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as beginners in research.

The content is organized into five units, beginning with the fundamentals of crystal structures and progressing through symmetry principles and diffraction methods, followed by crystal imperfections and their influence on material behaviour. The final unit focuses on the physical properties and applications of crystalline materials, connecting theoretical understanding with practical relevance.

The explanations are kept concise and are supported by essential equations and conceptual clarity. The book also serves as a foundation for readers interested in advanced studies and research in materials science, nanotechnology, and condensed matter physics.

• Unit 1: Fundamentals of Crystallography
• Unit 2: Symmetry and Crystal Geometry
• Unit 3: Diffraction and Structure Determination
• Unit 4: Crystal Imperfections and Defects
• Unit 5: Physical Properties and Applications

• Crystal Structures and Unit Cells
• Crystal Systems and Bravais Lattices
• Symmetry and Crystal Geometry
• Miller Indices and Crystal Planes
• X-Ray Diffraction and Bragg’s Law
• Structure Determination
• Crystal Imperfections and Defects
• Electrical, Optical, Thermal and Magnetic Properties
• Semiconductors and Energy Band Theory
• Nanocrystals and Modern Materials