Introduction to Solid State Physics
Instructor:  ±i©ú­õ, Office: A213-1
Textbook: Introduction to Solid State Physics, the 8th edition, by C. Kittel
Grading: homework (20%), midterm exam (40%), final exam (40%)
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Required background:  Fourier analysis, quantum physics, statistical physics
References: Solid State Physics, by J.R. Hook and H.E. Hall
                    Solid State Physics, by H. Ibach and H. Lüth
                    Solid State Physics, by N. Ashcroft and D. Mermin
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The first semester covers the basics of solid state physics (click to get pdf files)
 
        Chap 1 Crystal structure
        Chap 2 Wave diffraction and the reciprocal lattice
        Chap 3 Crystal binding and elastic constants - skip
        Chap 4 Phonons I. Crystal vibrations   (animation)
        Chap 5 Phonons II. Thermal properties
        Chap 6 Free-electron Fermi gas
        Chap 7 Energy bands
        Chap 9 Fermi surface and metals
The second semester covers various independent topics
 
        Chap 8 Semiconductor crystals 
        Chap 10 Superconductivity 
        Chap 11 Diamagnetism and paramagnetism
        Chap 12 Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism
        Chap 13 Magnetic resonance - skip
        Chap 14 Plasmons, polaritons, and polarons 
        Chap 15 Optical processes and excitons
     Chap 16 Dielectrics and ferroelectrics - skip 
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