R.H.胡默尔著的《材料的电子特性(第4版影印版)(英文版)》是一部国际公认的经典教材，主要面向半导体装置、磁性材料、激光、和金属合金等领域的读者。初版于1985年，这是第4版。该书在固态物理理论基础上详细讨论了材料的电学、光学、磁学和热力学性质。内容深入浅出，从简单的物理模型开始，逐步过渡到材料电子特性的测定与应用实例。本版在第3版基础上，内容全面做了修订，增加了上述领域的最新突破性进展。书中每章末有习题，书后附有习题解答。读者对象：固体物理、材料科学和器件物理等领域的研究生、科研人员及工程技术人员。

Preface to the Fourth Edition
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
PART Ⅰ Fundamentals of Electron Theory
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
CHAPTER 2 The Wave-Particle Duality
Problems
CHAPTER 3 The Schrodinger Equation
3.1 The Time-Independent Schrodinger Equation
3.2 The Time-Dependent Schrodinger Equation
3.3 Special Properties of Vibrational Problems
Problems
CHAPTER 4 Solution of the Schrodinger Equation for Four Specific Problems
4.1 Free Electrons
4.2 Electron in a Potential Well (Bound Electron)
4.3 Finite Potential Barrier (Tunnel Effect)
4.4 Electron in a Periodic Field of a Crystal (The Solid State)
Problems
CHAPTER 5 Energy Bands in Crystals
5.1 One-Dimensional Zone Schemes
5.2 One- and Two-Dimensional Brillouin Zones
5.3 Three-Dimensional Brillouin Zones
5.4 Wigner-Seitz Cells
5.5 Translation Vectors and the Reciprocal Lattice
5.6 Free Electron Bands
5.7 Band Structures for Some Metals and Semiconductors
5.8 Curves and Planes of Equal Energy
Problems
CHAPTER 6 Electrons in a Crystal
6.1 Fermi Energy and Fermi Surface
6.2 Fermi Distribution Function
6.3 Density of States
6.4 Complete Density of States Function Within a Band
6.5 Population Density
6.6 Consequences of the Band Model
6.7 Effective Mass
6.8 Conclusion
Problems
Suggestions for Further Reading (Part I)
PART Ⅱ Electrical Properties of Materials
CHAPTER 7 Electrical Conduction in Metals and Alloys
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Survey
7.3 Conductivity---Classical Electron Theory
7.4 Conductivity--Quantum Mechanical Considerations
7.5 Experimental Results and Their Interpretation
7.5.1 Pure Metals
7.5.2 Alloys
7.5.3 Ordering
7.6. Superconductivity
7.6.1 Experimental Results
7.6.2 Theory
PART Ⅲ Optical Properties of Materials
PART Ⅳ Magnetic Properties of Materials
PART Ⅴ Thermal Properties of Materials
Appendices
About the Author
Index