Solid State Theory
winter 2022/23

Thu, 8.20 - 9.50 | SR E0.03 THP
Fri, 12.00 - 13.30 | SR E0.03 THP


Overview

The lecture will introduce elementary concepts of solid state theory, including

Tutorials

Tutorials and homework assignments will start in the second week of the winter term and will be held every other Friday morning (in lieu of the lecture).

Assignments

Syllabus / Lectures



Literature

Classic textbooks

Applets

You might enjoy taking a look at the following applets, developed for the experimental solid state course from our colleagues in the II. Physics Institute, which might help you gain deeper physical intuition for some of the topics covered in this lecture.

crystallisation
crystallisation
X-ray diffraction
X-ray diffraction
phonons
phonons
specific heat
specific heat
optical properties
optical properties


Prerequisites

Formally none, but since this course builds on a bachelor course on quantum mechanics (as it is taught around the world) it is a good idea to refresh your memories and consult one of the many excellent books providing an introduction to quantum mechanics.