PH5510 Theory of Solids ... (3-0-0) s [alternate years] ... 3 Cr
Next offered Spring, 2007
Course Description:
Free electron theory, Bloch's theorem, electronic band structure
theory, Fermi surfaces, electron transport in metals and semiconductors.
Lattice vibrations and phonons, other topics as time permits.
Prerequisites: PH5320 and
PH5410, or permission of instructor.
This course is a prerequisite for PH6510.
Text (Spring, 2005):
- Principles of the Theory of Solids, 2 nd Ed., John M. Ziman
(ISBN 0-521-29733-8)
Typical Texts:
- Solid-State Physics Ashcroft & Mermin
- Solid State Theory, W. A. Harrison, (ISBN 0-486-63948-7)
Typical Syllabus (approximate # of lectures)
- Crystal Structures and Bonding (3)
- Elastic Scattering of Waves (3)
- Lattice Dynamics (6)
- Electron Models (6)
- Band Theory (6)
- Electron Dynamics in Metals (6)
- Semiconductors (6)
- Thermodynamics of Quasiparticles (3)
- Imperfections in Solids (6)
Course Rationale
This course provides in-depth reviews of many fundamental
concepts and important topics in solid state theory. It is intended to be useful
for condensed matter and materials science graduate students.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 29-Dec-2004 13:20:29 EST