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402-0255-00L 8 Credits BSC , SHE , MSC D-CHAB , D-PHYS , D-ITET
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Introduction to Solid State Physics

Einführung in die Festkörperphysik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christian Degen
Physics BSc students with programme regulations 2016 need to register for "402-0255-10L Einführung in die Festkörperphysik". A repetition week is offered in the middle of the semester.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:16

Abstract

The course provides an introduction to solid state physics, covering several topics that are later discussed in more detail in other more specialized lectures. The central topics are: solids and their lattice structures; interatomic bindings; lattice dynamics, electronic properties of insulators, metals, semiconductors, transport properties, and magnetism.

Objective

Introduction to Solid State Physics.

Content

The course provides an introduction to solid state physics, covering several topics that are later discussed in more detail in other more specialized lectures. The central topics are: solids and their lattice structures; interatomic bindings; lattice dynamics, thermal properties of insulators; metals (classical and quantum mechanical description of electronic states, thermal and transport properties of metals); semiconductors (bandstructure and n/p-type doping); magnetism.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The script will be available on moodle.

Literature

C. Kittel, Festkörperphysik Ashcroft & Mermin, Festkörperphysik

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , SHE , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
Formelsammlung von 5 Blättern A4 (10 Seiten), selbst verfasst (handgeschrieben!). Taschenrechner (ohne Kommunikationsfunktion und Massenspeicher). Wörterbuch für Fremdsprachige.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Einführung in die Festkörperphysik
  • Thu 13:45-15:30 (HPH G 3)
  • Fri 12:45-13:30 (HPH G 3)
3 h weekly
exercise Einführung in die Festkörperphysik
Die Übungen beginnen in der 2. Semesterwoche. Di 14-16 oder Mi 10-12
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HCP E 47.2)
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HCP E 47.3)
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HIT K 52)
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HPK D 3)
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HIT K 52)
2 h weekly

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