Solid State Physics

Syllabus (PDF, Spanish)
This course corresponds to the MSc and PhD Physics Programs at the Institute of Physics (IFUAP ), and it provides the basics theoretical concepts and topics on the Solid State Physics subject. A strong background in quantum mechanics and basic knowledge on statistical physics is required.
Below you'll find the lecture notes (in Spanish) as well as assignments of each theme/topic covered in the course.

Lecture Notes*

  • 01. Chemical bonding (PDF)
  • 02. Lattice dynamics and thermal properties (PDF)
  • 03. Free electron-gas model (PDF)
  • 04. Electron on a periodic potential (PDF)
  • 05. Crystal structure (PDF)
  • 06. Electronic band structure (PDF)
  • 07. Semiconductors (PDF)
  • 08. Magnetism (PDF)
  • *Spanish.

Assignments

  • 01. Chemical bonding, lattice dynamics, and thermal properties (PDF)
  • 02. Free electron-gas model, and electron on a periodic potential (PDF)
  • 03. Crystal structure, and electronic band structure (PDF)
  • 04. Semiconductors, and magnetism (PDF)

Textbooks

  • 01. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 7nd. edition (John Wyley & Sons, NY, 1996).
  • 02. H. Ibach & H. Luth, Solid State Physics, 2nd. edition (Springer Verlag, 1996).
  • 03. G. Burns, Solid State Physics, 1st. edition (Academic Press, 1985).
  • 04. N.W. Ashcroft & D. Mermin, Solid State Physics , 1st. edition (Saunders College Publishing 1976).
  • 05. R.M. Martin, Electronic Structure: Theory and Practical Methods , 1st. edition (Cambridge Univ. Press, 2004).