Condensed Matter Physics I - CondMatter I
| Course | Condensed Matter Physics I |
|---|---|
| Course No. | CondMatter I |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 3+1 | 6 | WT |
Preparation: Basic knowledge in condensed matter physics and quantum mechanics
Form of Testing and Examination: Oral or written examination
Length of Course: 2 semesters
Aims of the Course: Comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of solid state physics and to some experimental methods. Examples of current research will be discussed.
Contents of the Course:
The entire course (Condensed Matter I & II, given in 2 semesters) covers the following topics:
Crystal structure and binding
Reciprocal space
Lattice dynamics and thermal properties
Electronic structure (free-electron gas, Fermi surface, band structure)
Semiconductors and metals
Transport properties
Dielectric function and screening
Superconductivity
Magnetism
Recommended Literature:
Skriptum (available during the course)
Ashcroft/Mermin: Solid State Physics
Kittel: Introduction to Solid State Physics
Ibach/Lüth: Festkörperphysik