Solid State Physics

Study of matter in its solid phase and its physical properties.

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Core Concepts

Key Topics

Essential concepts and areas you should master in solid state physics.

Crystal Structure

Lattice Vibrations

Phonons

Electronic Band Structure

Brillouin Zones

Semiconductors

Metals and Insulators

Superconductivity

Magnetism

Ferromagnetism

Antiferromagnetism

Ferrimagnetism

Optical Properties

Dielectric Properties

Transport Properties

Quantum Hall Effect

Surface Physics

Point Defects

Dislocations

Grain Boundaries

Phase Transitions

Critical Phenomena

Quantum Wells

Quantum Wires

Quantum Dots

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Recommended Books

Carefully selected books to deepen your understanding of solid state physics.

Introduction to Solid State Physics

Charles Kittel

Solid State Physics

Neil W. Ashcroft and N. David Mermin

Principles of the Theory of Solids

J. M. Ziman

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