PH4510 Introduction to Solid State Physics ... (2-0-0) f ... 2 Cr

Text (Fall, 2006): Note change!

• Introduction to Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel & Alex Zetti (ISBN 047141526X)

• The Physics of Solids, Richard Turton (ISBN 0-19-850352-0)
• Lectures on the Electrical Properties of Materials, 6 ^th Edition, D. Walsh and L. Solymer (ISBN 198562721)
• Introduction to Solid State Physics, 7 ^th Ed., C. Kittel (ISBN 0-471-11181-3)

Typical Syllabus

Topic	Approx. # Classes	Chapter
Introduction	0.5
Cohension/Binding Overview	0.5	3
Crystal Structures	1	1
Reciprocal Lattice and Diffraction	2	2
Lattice Vibrations	2	3,4
Thermal Properties (Phonons)	2	5
Free Electron Model	2	6
Fermi Surfaces - metals	2	9
Energy Bands	3	7
Semiconductors	3	8
Collective Excitations	3	10,11
Optical Properties	1	11
Superconductivity	2	12
Defects	2	18,20
Additional Topics	3

Course Rationale:
A basic understanding of solid state physics is important for practicing physicists in all areas of study, and for many other related disciplines as well. This course provides a basic understanding of what makes solids behave the way they do, how they are studied, and the basic interactions which are important. This course is provided as an elective for Physics majors, Applied Physics majors, and majors in other related disciplines.