Solid State Physics
Study of matter in its solid phase and its physical properties
Solid State Physics#
Solid state physics investigates the properties and behavior of matter in its solid phase, including crystalline and amorphous materials.
Topics#
- 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
Resources#
Books#
- Introduction to Solid State Physics by Charles Kittel
- Solid State Physics by Neil W. Ashcroft and N. David Mermin
- Principles of the Theory of Solids by J. M. Ziman