Authors: Dr. Mohan Radheep Deenadhayalan, Dr. K. Shanmugapriya, Dr. Srinivasan G, Dr. Perumal M, and Dr. Vinoth S

ISBN: 978-81-996233-4-7

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/549

Date of Publication: December 26, 2025

About the Book:

Experimental Physics of Functional Materials: Thermoelectrics, Magnetism & Superconductivity presents a comprehensive and integrated exploration of functional materials through the lens of modern experimental physics, bridging fundamental concepts, materials synthesis, advanced characterization, and property evaluation across multiple length and energy scales. Beginning with the foundational understanding of crystalline, polycrystalline, amorphous, and nanostructured materials, the book systematically develops the relationships between structure, microstructure, and electronic, magnetic, thermal, and transport properties, while embedding these ideas within the broader framework of phase transitions, critical phenomena, and experimental rigor. Detailed coverage of synthesis and processing techniques—from solid-state reactions and sol–gel methods to thin-film deposition and nanomaterial fabrication—is complemented by in-depth treatment of structural, microstructural, and compositional characterization tools such as diffraction, microscopy, and spectroscopy. The core experimental physics of thermoelectric materials, magnetism, and superconductivity is developed with strong emphasis on physical principles, quantitative measurements, instrumentation, and data interpretation, including transport, thermal, magnetic, and cryogenic techniques. Throughout, the text emphasizes experimental workflow, accuracy, uncertainty, reproducibility, and safety culture, making it a rigorous and self-contained resource for postgraduate students, researchers, and experimental scientists working on functional materials and emergent quantum and energy-related phenomena.