Description
This is the first term of a theoretical treatment of the physics of solids. Topics covered include:
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Free Electron: Fermi Sea
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Crystalline Lattices
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Bloch's Theorem
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Band Structure: OPW, APW, Tight-binding
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Survey of Periodic Table
- How to Construct Lattice Potential?
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Pseudo-potential
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Electron-electron Interaction
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Density Functional Theory
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Screening, Lindhard Function
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Linear Response Theory
- Methods of Testing Band Structures
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Semiclassical Equation of Motion
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de Haas van Alphen
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Quantum Hall Effect
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Beyond Band Theory: Mott Insulator
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Phonons
- Electron-phonon Interaction
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Superconductivity
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BCS Theory
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Flux Quantization
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Vortices and Type II Superconductors
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Josephson Effect
Textbook
Marder, Michael P
New York: Wiley, 2000. ISBN: 0471177792.
Marder, Michael P. Condensed Matter Physics. New York: Wiley, 2000. ISBN: 0471177792.
Grading
The grade for the course is based upon weekly homework assignments (70%) and one quiz (30%).
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Homework Assignments |
70% |
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Quiz |
30% |
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