Desc<x>ription: Introduction to crystal structures and electronic properties
<br>of crystals, suitable for beginning graduate students of engineering.
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<br>Preliminary requirement: modern physics.
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<br>Textbook: C. Kittel, "Introduction to solid state physics", 8th ed.
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<br>Reference: Ashcroft and Mermim, "Solid state physics".
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<br>Syllabus:
<br>1. crystal structures
<br>2. reciprocal lattices
<br>3. crystal vibrations from atomic viewpoint
<br>4. elastics
<br>5. free electron model
<br>6. energy band structures
<br>7. semiconductor crystals
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<br>Evaluation:
<br>1. homework
<br>2. midterm test
<br>3. final test
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<br>Teaching method: lectures.