This course will provide a valuable theoretical introduction and an overview of the fundamental applications of the physics of solids. This course includes theoretical description of crystal and electronic structure, lattice dynamics, and optical properties of different materials (metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, magnetic materials), based on the classical and quantum physics principles.
Grade Components:
–Homework and Attendance: 10 %
–Quiz 1: 10 %
–Midterm: 20%;
–Quiz 2: 10 %
–Presentation: 10 %
–Final exam: 40%
Textbooks:
N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin, “Solid State Physics”, Thomson Learning Inc, Orlando, 1976.
Supplemental texts:
1. Charles Kittel, “Introduction to Solid State Physics”, 8th Edition, Wiley, New York, 2004.
2. 胡安,章维益,“固体物理学”,高等教育出版社, 北京,2010.
3. 黄昆, “固体物理学”,高等教育出版社, 北京,1985。