Solid State Physics
Instructor: 張明哲
Textbook: Condensed matter physics, 2nd ed. By M. Marder
Reference: Solid state physics, by Ashcroft and Mermin
Principles of the theory of solids, by Ziman
TA: 劉雲平
Note: Solid state physics is a BIG subject. The more you know about its various topics, the better.
Therefore, I'll try to cover as many topics as possible. The elementary topics, such as crystal structure,
phonons, band structure, and Fermi surface, should be covered in undergraduate course already.
Consequently, I'll review them in a concise manner.
First semester
Grading: homework-50%, mid (sol'n) and final (sol'n) exams-25% each
Part I: ATOMIC STRUCTURE
Chapter 1: The Idea of Crystals
Chapter 2: Three-Dimensional Lattices
Chapter 3: Scattering and Structures
Chapter 4: Surfaces and Interfaces
Chapter 5: Beyond Crystals (quasicrystal)
Part II: ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE
Chapter 6: The Free Fermi Gas and Single Electron Model
Chapter 7: Non--Interacting Electrons in a Periodic Potential
Chapter 8: Nearly Free and Tightly Bound Electrons
Chapter 9: Electron--Electron Interactions (HF note)
Chapter 10: Realistic Calculations in Solids
Part III: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Chapter 11: Cohesion of Solids
Chapter 12: Elasticity
Chapter 13: Phonons
Chapter 14: Dislocations and Cracks
Chapter 15: Fluid Mechanics
Second semester
Grading: homework: 60% term report: 40%
Part IV: ELECTRON TRANSPORT
Chapter 16: Dynamics of Bloch Electrons
Chapter 17: Transport Phenomena and Fermi Liquid Theory
Chapter 18: Microscopic Theories of Conduction
Chapter 19: Electronics
Part V: OPTICAL PROPERTIES
Chapter 20: Phenomenological Theory
Chapter 21: Optical Properties of Semiconductors
Chapter 22: Optical Properties of Insulators
Chapter 23: Optical Properties of Metals and Inelastic Scattering
Part VI: MAGNETISM
Chapter 24: Classical Theories of Magnetism and Ordering
Chapter 25: Magnetism of Ions and Electrons
Chapter 26: Quantum Mechanics of Interacting Magnetic Moments
Chapter 27: Superconductivity