Description: Introduction to crystal structures and electronic properties

of crystals, suitable for beginning graduate students of engineering.



Preliminary requirement: modern physics.



Textbook: C. Kittel, "Introduction to solid state physics", 8th ed.



Reference: Ashcroft and Mermim, "Solid state physics".



Syllabus:

1. crystal structures

2. reciprocal lattices

3. crystal vibrations from atomic viewpoint

4. elastics

5. free electron model

6. energy band structures

7. semiconductor crystals



Evaluation:

1. homework

2. midterm test

3. final test



Teaching method: lectures.