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.