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.



Note: This course is free of any AI related issue.