Download or read book Defects and Defect Processes in Nonmetallic Solids written by W. Hayes and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-02-10 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.