Solid State Physics I

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

Lecture Notes*

  • 01. Crystal structure (PDF)
  • 02. Chemical bonding (PDF)
  • 03. Lattice dynamics and thermal properties (PDF)
  • 04. Free electron-gas model (PDF) (subtopics: 01-03)
  • *Spanish.

Assignments

  • 01. Crystal structure (PDF)
  • 02. Chemical bonding (PDF)
  • 03. Lattice dynamics, thermal properties (PDF)
  • 04. Free electron-gas model (PDF) (problems: 01 to 02)

Textbooks

  • 01. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th. edition (John Wyley & Sons, NY, 2004).
  • 02. H. Ibach & H. Luth, Solid State Physics, 4th. edition (Springer Verlag, 2009).
  • 03. N.W. Ashcroft & D. Mermin, Solid State Physics , 1st. edition (Saunders College Publishing 1976).
  • 04. G. Burns, Solid State Physics, 1st. edition (Academic Press, 1985).
  • 05. R.M. Martin, Electronic Structure: Theory and Practical Methods , 1st. edition (Cambridge Univ. Press, 2004).