Defects and Defect Processes in Nonmetallic Solids

by William Hayes, A.M. Stoneham

Acclaimed by Nature as "an ideal text," this extensive survey provides coverage of defects in nonmetals, emphasizing point defects and point-defect processes. It encompasses electronic, vibrational, and optical properties of defective solids and discusses extended defects such as dislocations and grain boundaries.191 figures. 43 tables. 1985 edition.

480 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1985

About the author

William Hayes was an Irish-born physicist and academic administrator, active in the United Kingdom.