PHYS 371 Solid State Physics I

PHYS 371 Solid State Physics I 3 (3+0+0)

 

Definition of the Solid State and Crystal Growth

 

Crystalline Amorphous and Nano solids

 

Atomic Binding

 

Crystal Lattices and Structures, Miller indices

 

Elastic Constants,

 

Crystal Defects,

 

Fourier Analysis of Periodic Structures,

 

Reciprocal Lattice, X-ray Diffraction, Brillouin Zones,

 

Lattice Vibrations and Phonons, Thermal properties of Solids, Einstein and Debye Models of Heat

Capacity, Phonon Density of States, Planck Distribution.

 

Free Electron (Fermi gas) model, Electron Density of States, Electrical, thermal and optical

properties of the Electron Gas.