Physical Properties of Materials, Third Edition

Physical Properties of Materials, Third Edition is a 3rd Edition textbook that establishes the core principles governing material behavior. Written by Mary Anne White, the volume introduces materials science through an atomic and molecular approach to deliver a broad overview of the discipline.

Coverage centers on the mechanisms controlling optical, thermal, electronic, magnetic, and mechanical properties. The text explains fundamental interactions to provide a basis for understanding future materials alongside existing systems.

Intended for advanced undergraduate students and materials researchers, the work incorporates practical tutorials that examine applications such as photocopying, magnetic devices, and fiber optics.