From Ashcroft. Mermin, Solid. State Physics. NEMS: TOWARD PHONON COUNTING: Quantum Limit of Heat Flow. Solid State Physics Ashcroft and Mermin (Solid State Physics) Neil W. David Mermin-Brooks Cole (1976) [Ashcroft & Mermin]Solid State Physics Solution.
Contents. Education Ashcroft completed his undergraduate studies at the (Bachelor 1958) received his PhD in 1964 from the for research investigating the of metals. Career Following his PhD, Ashcroft completed at the and at, where he became a Professor in 1975. In 1990 he was named the Horace White Professor of Physics, and was elected to emeritus status in 2006.
He served as the director for the Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics at Cornell University (1979-1984), the director for the Cornell Center for Materials Research (1997-2000), and as the deputy director for the High Energy Synchrotron Source (1990-1997). Between 1986 and 1987, he served as the head of the Condensed Matter division of the.
His textbook on solid-state physics, written with, is a standard text in the field. Awards and honours Since 1997, he has been a member of the. References.