Electron Density and Bonding in Crystals: Principles, Theory and X-ray Diffraction Experiments in Solid State Physics and Chemistry - Hardcover

..." summarizes a wealth of pertinent information, and ... will be of considerable value as a source for those working in the field ... The theoretical chapters frequently give an insight not found in many other books ... a highly interesting volume that should be useful for many years, and will find its place on the bookshelves of many scientists interested in this central subject." Acta Crystallographica ..." comprehensive, unified account of the use of diffraction techniques ... valuable compendium of modern nowledge on electron density distributions, a standard work of reference for crystallographers, condensed matter physicists, theoretical chemists and materials scientists." Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie mmarizes a wealth of pertinent information, and ... will be of considerable value as a source for those working in the field ... The theoretical chapters frequently give an insight not found in many other books ... a highly interesting volume that should be useful for many years, and will find its place on the bookshelves of many scientists interested in this central subject." Acta Crystallographica ..." comprehensive, unified account of the use of diffraction techniques ... valuable compendium of modern nowledge on electron density distributions, a standard work of reference for crystallographers, condensed matter physicists, theoretical chemists and materials scientists." Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie

Electron Density and Bonding in Crystals: Principles, Theory and X-Ray Diffraction Experiments in Solid State Physics and Chemistry provides a comprehensive, unified account of the use of diffraction techniques to determine the distribution of electrons in crystals. The book discusses theoretical and practical techniques, the application of electron density studies to chemical bonding, and the determination of the physical properties of condensed matter.

The book features the authors' own key contributions to the subject as well a thorough, critical summary of the extensive literature on electron density and bonding. Logically organized, coverage ranges from the theoretical and experimental basis of electron density determination to its impact on investigations of the nature of the chemical bond and its uses in determining electromagnetic and optical properties of crystals. The main text is supplemented by appendices that provide clear, concise guidance on aspects such as systems of units, quantum theory of atomic vibrations, atomic orbitals, and creation and annihilation operators. The result is a valuable compendium of modern knowledge on electron density distributions, making this reference a standard for crystallographers, condensed matter physicists, theoretical chemists, and materials scientists.