The subject focuses on the relationship between the solid microstructure and the particles and also the law of their motion. The subject illustrates the solid properties and application, especially solid state theory and band theory. The topics include: Crystal structure, Binding of solid, Lattice vibration, Electronic energy band, Electron dynamics in solids
Grade Components:
–Homework and Attendance: 10 %
–Quiz 1: 10 %
–Midterm: 30%;
–Quiz 2: 10 %
–Final exam: 40%
Textbooks:
C. Kittel, “Introduction to Solid State Physics”, 8th Edition, Wiley, 2004.
Supplemental texts:
1. 中译本: 基泰尔“固体物理导论”,项金钟、吴兴惠译,化学工业出版社
2. 胡安,章维益,“固体物理学”,高等教育出版社, 北京,2010.