Download or read book Defects and Defect Processes in Nonmetallic Solids written by William Hayes and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensive survey covers defects in nonmetals, emphasizing point defects and point-defect processes. It encompasses electronic, vibrational, and optical properties of defective solids, plus dislocations and grain boundaries. 1985 edition.