Question

Can anyone recommend some classical textbooks about density waves such as CDW, SDW?

Answer 1

http://www.amazon.com/Theoretical-Mechanics-Particles-Continua-Alexander/dp/0070206589

This is the one we're using in my school. By Fetter and Walecka.

Answer 2

Thank u, but what u recommend is a book about classical mechanics, I don't see any connection between classical mechanics and density wave theory as far as I know, for the latter is at least a conception belonged to condensed matter physics. I hope I've made clear my point of view.

Answer 3

Ah, my bad. I thought that textbook covered condensed matter physics. My bad.

Answer 4

Wait, statistical mechanics texts? Does that include
condensed matter?

Answer 5

Maybe we can't simply say the word 'include' , for Mechanics (classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics) is just subjects we learn to understand nature, but condensed matter is a whole field that studies various materials. This field surely uses much knowledge we've known such as quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, solid state physics, crystallography...
We both have much to learn :P

Answer 6

Hey, I just know what my school is using for its texts. Lol. I'm still in modern physics. :c

Answer 7

Er, what do u mean by saying u are still in modern physics...

Answer 8

It's a class offered at our school. It's like introductory advanced proof based physics. It's what we take right after general.

Answer 9

May I ask what do u major in?

Answer 10

mathematical statistics. I'd like to do something in physics though, which is why I'm looking at the sequence.

Answer 11

Mathematitian, an awesome career

Answer 12

You'd be less impressed when I reveal that I want to go into Wall Street, lol.

I'm not particularly fond of the idea, but I like money.

Answer 13

That's what many theoretical physicists do now. That's no shame

Answer 14

Are you a physics major?

Answer 15

Yes, LOL

Answer 16

Are you planning on going to grad school? That sounds expensive. :c

Answer 17

U may not believe it, I am a graduate. In my country (China), grad school is almost free, if you are good enough at study.
Couldn't locals apply for TA in America?

Answer 18

Whoa. Do you go to TsingHua or PekingU? I have friends who are going there to study overseas. :D

Answer 19

Also, TA position is hard to get. Lol. Competitive.

Answer 20

Hah, I am just near them, I'm in IOP, CAS.

Answer 21

:o China is a nice place to get a job nowadays. I've been thinking about learning Chinese.

Answer 22

yeah, but living in China is annoying, too many people, jammed traffic, high price