Introduction to Solid State Physics
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<br>Instructor:  吳永俊
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<br>Textbook: Introduction to Solid State Physics, the 8th edition, by C. Kittel
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<br>Grading: homework (20%), midterm exam (40%), final exam (40%)
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<br>Required background:  Modern physics I, Electrodynamics I, 
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<br>Contents:
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<br>Chap 1 Crystal structure
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<br>Chap 2 Reciprocal lattice
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<br>Chap 3 Crystal binding and elastic constants 
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<br>Chap 4 Phonons I. Crystal vibrations    
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<br>Chap 5 Phonons II. Thermal properties
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<br>Chap 6 Free-electron Fermi gas
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<br>Chap 7 Energy bands
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<br>Chap 8 Semiconductor crystals 
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<br>Chap 9 Fermi surface and metals
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