Physics of Condensed Matter

The book entitled Physics of Condensed Matter by Prasanta K. Misra covers a wide spectrum of tradition and modernity in the subject. Starting from introductory topics, the book evolves elegantly to include modern and exciting topics such as spintronics, heavy fermions, high Tc superconductors, complex systems, nano-clusters and novel materials. Many of the chapters include research methodologies, which could be of interest and use to researchers in the field. It is more evident in chapters describing magnetism and semiconductors. The author has shown uncanny ability of combining lucid description of physical phenomena with the rigors of theoretical techniques. Problems at the end of each chapter are meant for innovative approach and in this respect the book provides plenty of opportunity to students for practice and perfection. The scope of the book can excite all the players in the field-students, researchers and teachers. The book thus merits a unique place amongst the books in Solid State, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics. G. S. Tripathi Professor of Physics, Berhampur University, India