8.231 Physics of Solids I, Fall 2002
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Author(s)
Greytak, Thomas John, 1940-
Ashoori, Raymond
Alternative Title
Physics of Solids I
Date Issued
December 2002
Abstract
Introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids. Topics: periodic structure and symmetry of crystals; diffraction; reciprocal lattice; chemical bonding; lattice dynamics, phonons, thermal properties; free electron gas; model of metals; Bloch theorem and band structure, nearly free electron approximation; tight binding method; Fermi surface; semiconductors, electrons, holes, impurities; optical properties, excitons; and magnetism. From the course home page: Course Highlights Physics of Solids I provides an introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids. This website features comprehensive problem sets. Course Description The topics covered in this course include: * Periodic Structure and Symmetry of Crystals * Diffraction, Reciprocal Lattice * Chemical Bonding * Lattice Dynamics * Phonons * Thermal Properties * Free Electron Gas * Model of Metals * Bloch Theorem and Band Structure * Nearly Free Electron Approximation * Tight Binding Method * Fermi Surface * Semiconductors * Electrons * Holes * Impurities * Optical Properties * Excitons and * Magnetism
Subjects
periodic structure and symmetry of crystals
diffraction
reciprocal lattice
chemical bonding
phonons
thermal properties
free electron gas
model of metals
Bloch theorem and band structure
nearly free electron approximation
tight binding method
Fermi surface
semiconductors
electrons
holes
impurities
optical properties
excitons
magnetism
Solid state physics
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics
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