CONDENSED MATTER: DISORDERED SOLIDS

This book deals with different aspects of the structure andproperties of disordered materials. Whenever the normal state ofmatter is affected by internal or external agencies and new states aredeveloped, it is generally observed that the new materials possessdisordered structures. However, some characteristics (such as theelectronic and ionic) remain similar to those of crystallinesolids. Such isotropic materials are also termed disordered solids.This book surveys the physics of materials like nontransition-transition metals and alloys in their solid and liquidphases, liquid-amorphous solids and materials with super structureslike fullerene lattices etc. The advancements in these materials whichpossess unusual physical properties provide exciting possibilities fortechnology and industry. Up-to-date investigations about theoreticaland experimental techniques are presented here. The reviews ondifferent materials were prepared by renowned experts in thecorresponding areas.