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