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PHY6001 Introduction to Solid State Physics L T P J C
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Course prerequisites None v.1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To Provide an introduction to some basic concepts in solid state Physics.
2. To understand crystal structure; lattice vibrations, electron interactions, Fermi surface and
models of electron dynamics.
3. To understand electron transport in metals semiconductors and super conductors.
Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to
1. Comprehend basic model of electron dynamics in metals
2. Analyze higher and advanced models of electron dynamics in metals
3. Learn basic concepts of crystal structure and lattice arrangements
4. Recall lattice dynamics electron and lattice interactions
5. Explain basic electron mobility in a crystal structure
6. Apply semi classical picture of electrons in a crystal structure and its outcomes
7. Analyze electron dynamics in a semiconductors
8. Demonstrate electron dynamics in superconductors
Student Learning 2,7,9
Outcomes: (SLO)
Module:1 Drude Model of Metals 5 hours

DC & AC Electrical Conductivity, Hall Effect and Magneto resistance, Thermal Conductivity,
Thermal Electric Effect
Module:2 Sommerfeld Theory of Metals 5 hours

Fermi Statistics and Fermi Surface, Electronic Heat Capacity - The Linear T-dependence,
Consequences to the Transport Properties of Metals, Inadequacy of the Free Electron Model
Module:3 Crystalline Solids 5 hours

Some Basic Concepts of Crystal Structure: Basis and Lattice, Bragg Diffraction and Reciprocal
Lattice Vectors, Kinematic Theory of Scattering, Brillouin Zone, Structure Factor, Atomic Form
Factor
Module:4 Lattice Dynamics 9 hours

Classical Theory of the Harmonic Crystal - The Harmonic Approximation, Specific Heat of A
Classical Crystal: The Dulong and Petit Law, Normal Modes of a 1-D, 3D Monatomic Lattice,
Normal Modes of a 1-D Lattice With a Basis, Quantum Theory of the Harmonic Crystal - Normal
Modes and Phonons, High-Temperature Specific Heat, Low-Temperature Specific Heat,
Intermediate Temperature Specific Heat: The Models of Debye and Einstein, Density of Normal
Modes
Module:5 Electrons in a Periodic Potential 5 hours

Bloch’s Theorem, Some Consequential New Concepts, Crystal Momentum, Energy Bands, Mean
Velocity, Fermi Surface, Density of States and van Hove Singularity, Electrons in a Weak Periodic
Potential - A Simple Example, Fermi Surface in the Reduced Zone Scheme
Module:6 Semiclassical Model of Electron Dynamics 5 hours
Description of the Semiclassical Model, Basis for the Equation of Motion, Holes, Semiclassical
Motion in Uniform Electric and Magnetic Field, Effective Mass, Quantization of Electron Orbits in
a Magnetic Field, De Haas-van Alphen Effect
Electrons in Semiconductor Crystals and 9 hours
Module:7
Superconductivity
Energy Band Gap, Intrinsic Carriers, Impurity Conductivity: Donors and Acceptors, P-N Junction,
Occurrence of Superconductivity, Meissner effect, Heat Capacity and Energy Gap, London
Equation, Coherence Length, Flux Quantization in a Superconducting Ring, Type II
Superconductors, Josephson Superconductor Tunnelling, DC Josephson Effect, AC Josephson
Effect, BCS Theory
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours

Lecture by Industry Experts
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Text Books:
1. C.Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley & Sons. 8th Edition 2004.
2. W. Ashcroft, N. David Mermin, Solid State Physics-Neil, Cornell University, Dan Wei., Holt,
Rinehart and Winston. 3rd Edition 2016.
3. J.P. Srivastava, Elements of Solid State Physics, Prentice-Hall of India. 3rd Edition 2011.
Reference Books:
1. A. J. Dekker, Solid State Physics, Prentice Hall of India, 1 st Edition 2008.
2.M. Ali Omar, Elementary solid state Physics, Pearson Education, 3rd 2002.
3. M. A. Wahab, Solid State Physics, Narosa Publishing House. India 3rd Edition 2015.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / FAT/Assignment / Quiz / Project Seminar
Recommended by Board of Studies 05-03-2016
Approved by Academic Council No. 40 Date 18-03-2016

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PHY6001 Introduction to Solid State Physics L T P J C

Module:1 Drude Model of Metals 5 hours

Module:2 Sommerfeld Theory of Metals 5 hours

Module:3 Crystalline Solids 5 hours

Module:4 Lattice Dynamics 9 hours

Module:5 Electrons in a Periodic Potential 5 hours

Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours

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