8.231 Physics of Solids I, Fall 2002

Introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids. Topics: periodic structure and symmetry of crystals; diffraction; reciprocal lattice; chemical bonding; lattice dynamics, phonons, thermal properties; free electron gas; model of metals; Bloch theorem and band structure, nearly free...

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Main Authors: Greytak, Thomas John, 1940-, Ashoori, Raymond
Language:en-US
Published: 2002
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/41933
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description Introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids. Topics: periodic structure and symmetry of crystals; diffraction; reciprocal lattice; chemical bonding; lattice dynamics, phonons, thermal properties; free electron gas; model of metals; Bloch theorem and band structure, nearly free electron approximation; tight binding method; Fermi surface; semiconductors, electrons, holes, impurities; optical properties, excitons; and magnetism. From the course home page: Course Highlights Physics of Solids I provides an introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids. This website features comprehensive problem sets. Course Description The topics covered in this course include: * Periodic Structure and Symmetry of Crystals * Diffraction, Reciprocal Lattice * Chemical Bonding * Lattice Dynamics * Phonons * Thermal Properties * Free Electron Gas * Model of Metals * Bloch Theorem and Band Structure * Nearly Free Electron Approximation * Tight Binding Method * Fermi Surface * Semiconductors * Electrons * Holes * Impurities * Optical Properties * Excitons and * Magnetism
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spelling mit-1721.1/419332019-09-12T22:53:31Z 8.231 Physics of Solids I, Fall 2002 Physics of Solids I Greytak, Thomas John, 1940- Ashoori, Raymond periodic structure and symmetry of crystals diffraction reciprocal lattice chemical bonding phonons thermal properties free electron gas model of metals Bloch theorem and band structure nearly free electron approximation tight binding method Fermi surface semiconductors electrons holes impurities optical properties excitons magnetism Solid state physics Introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids. Topics: periodic structure and symmetry of crystals; diffraction; reciprocal lattice; chemical bonding; lattice dynamics, phonons, thermal properties; free electron gas; model of metals; Bloch theorem and band structure, nearly free electron approximation; tight binding method; Fermi surface; semiconductors, electrons, holes, impurities; optical properties, excitons; and magnetism. From the course home page: Course Highlights Physics of Solids I provides an introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids. This website features comprehensive problem sets. Course Description The topics covered in this course include: * Periodic Structure and Symmetry of Crystals * Diffraction, Reciprocal Lattice * Chemical Bonding * Lattice Dynamics * Phonons * Thermal Properties * Free Electron Gas * Model of Metals * Bloch Theorem and Band Structure * Nearly Free Electron Approximation * Tight Binding Method * Fermi Surface * Semiconductors * Electrons * Holes * Impurities * Optical Properties * Excitons and * Magnetism 2002-12 8.231-Fall2002 local: 8.231 local: IMSCP-MD5-fceb90a74996aece86862b35062c8ecd http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/41933 en-US Usage Restrictions: This site (c) Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2003. Content within individual courses is (c) by the individual authors unless otherwise noted. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is providing this Work (as defined below) under the terms of this Creative Commons public license ("CCPL" or "license"). The Work is protected by copyright and/or other applicable law. Any use of the work other than as authorized under this license is prohibited. By exercising any of the rights to the Work provided here, You (as defined below) accept and agree to be bound by the terms of this license. The Licensor, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, grants You the rights contained here in consideration of Your acceptance of such terms and conditions. text/html Fall 2002
spellingShingle periodic structure and symmetry of crystals
diffraction
reciprocal lattice
chemical bonding
phonons
thermal properties
free electron gas
model of metals
Bloch theorem and band structure
nearly free electron approximation
tight binding method
Fermi surface
semiconductors
electrons
holes
impurities
optical properties
excitons
magnetism
Solid state physics
Greytak, Thomas John, 1940-
Ashoori, Raymond
8.231 Physics of Solids I, Fall 2002
title 8.231 Physics of Solids I, Fall 2002
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title_fullStr 8.231 Physics of Solids I, Fall 2002
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title_short 8.231 Physics of Solids I, Fall 2002
title_sort 8 231 physics of solids i fall 2002
topic periodic structure and symmetry of crystals
diffraction
reciprocal lattice
chemical bonding
phonons
thermal properties
free electron gas
model of metals
Bloch theorem and band structure
nearly free electron approximation
tight binding method
Fermi surface
semiconductors
electrons
holes
impurities
optical properties
excitons
magnetism
Solid state physics
url http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/41933
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