Introduction to Solid State Physics

Instructor:  張明哲, A213-1

Textbook: Introduction to Solid State Physics, the 7th edition, by C. Kittel

Grading: homework (20%), midterm exam (40%), final exam (40%)

TA: 何慧瑩

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

Readings: IC如何創新 (The quantum dot, by R. Turton), 李雅明譯

                矽晶之火(The crystal fire, by M. Riordan and L. Hoddeson), 葉偉文譯

                絶對零度的探索 (The quest for absolute zero, by K. Mendelson), 凡異出版社 

Contents:

    first comes the static lattice

        Chap 1 Crystal structure

        Chap 2 Reciprocal lattice

       Chap 3 Crystal binding and elastic constants (skip)

   then allow the lattice to vibrate

        Chap 4 Phonons I. Crystal vibrations   

        Chap 5 Phonons II. Thermal properties

   then the electrons come in

        Chap 6 Free-electron Fermi gas

        Chap 7 Energy bands

        Chap 8 Semiconductor crystals

        Chap 9 Fermi surface and metals

      Chap 10 Plasmons, polaritons, and polarons

       Chap 11 Optical processes and excitons

        Chap 12 Superconductivity (supplement on QHE)

        Chap 14 Diamagnetism and paramagnetism

        Chap 15 Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism