The Electrical Resistivity of Metals and Alloys [Paperback]

Now in paperback, this comprehensive book is the first text devoted to the problem of understanding the electrical properties of concentrated solids. Anyone with an interest in the electrical conduction process or in the application of resistivity measurements to the study of alloy configuration will find this essential reading.Understanding the origin of electrical properties of alloys is critical to the development of new materials. Without relying on detailed quantum mechanics, this text introduces the basic concepts of atomic and magnetic correlations and explains their microstructural consequences.Understanding the origin of electrical properties of alloys is critical to the development of new materials. Without relying on detailed quantum mechanics, this text introduces the basic concepts of atomic and magnetic correlations and explains their microstructural consequences.Understanding the origin of electrical properties of alloys is critical to the development of new materials. Dr. Rossiter blends theoretical and experimental results without relying on detailed quantum mechanics. After introducing the basic concepts of atomic and magnetic correlations, he explains their microstructural consequences. Later chapters deal with the effects of such correlations on electrical resistivity. Examples and applications are given in discrete sections, which allow the uninterrupted development of theory for each specific problem.1. Basic concepts; 2. Atomic configuration of an alloy; 3. The structure of magnetic materials; 4. Electrons in simple metals and alloys; 5. Electrical resistivity of simple metals and alloys; 6. Non-simple, non-magnetic metals and alloys; 7. Magnetic and nearly magnetic alloys; 8. Other phenomena; Appendices; References; Index. ...no other text so thoroughly covers the range of theoretical approaches needed specifically for alloys, or applies them to so wide a variety of alloys... Physics Today ...a useful compendium for both the novice and thels(