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This chapter discusses the reduction in the number of independent tensor components by crystal symmetry, representation surfaces, the quasiharmonic approximation and the Grüneisen relation. Experimental methods including diffraction, optical and electrical methods are presented. Finally, the relation between thermal expansion and crystal structure is discussed. This chapter is also available as HTML from the International Tables Online site hosted by the IUCr.
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Küppers, H. (2006). Thermal expansion. In: Authier, A. (eds) International Tables for Crystallography Volume D: Physical properties of crystals. International Tables for Crystallography, vol D. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1107/97809553602060000631
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