Introduction to Solid State Physics

Lecturer:

Ivo Kraus (gar.)

Tutor:

Supervisor:

Department of Solid State Engineering

Synopsis:

The purpose of this lecture is to introduce the undergraduate students to the study of the solid state physics.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

1. History of Solid State Physics. ^^2. Crystal binding. ^^3. Structure of crystals. ^^4. Lattice defects. ^^5. Thermal properties of solid state. ^^6. Diffusion in solid state. ^^7. Electrical properties of metals. ^^8. Physics of semiconductors. ^^9. Magnetism. ^^10. Modern Measuring Methods in Physics.

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge:^^Elementary knowledge of the solid state structure. ^^Skills:^^Understanding of the mechanical and physical properties of solid state.

Study materials:

Key references:^^[1]. M.P.Marder: Condensed Matter Physics. J.Wiley, N.-York, 2000. ^^Recommended references:^^[2]. Ch.Kittel: Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

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Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: