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Introduction to Solid State Physics
Einführung in die Festkörperphysik
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:51
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
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).
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Einführung in die Festkörperphysik | No time listed | 3 h weekly |
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Einführung in die Festkörperphysik
Die Übungen beginnen in der 2. Semesterwoche.
Di 14-16 oder Mi 10-12
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Electives (The Bachelor's programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences allows students to choose from any subject taught at a Bachelor level at ETH Zurich. In consultation with the Director of Studies of Interdisciplinary Sciences, every student must establish his/her own individual study programme at the beginning of the 2nd year. See the Programme Regulations 2018 for further details.)
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Physics Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: Please note that the course number has changed from HS24 onwards. This change will have no effect on the courses and performances already completed and will be recognised for the respective degree.)
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Spec. Courses in Resp. Subj. w/ Educ. Focus & Further Subj. Didactics (Core courses that counted towards the Bachelor or Master programme in physics or comprised additional admission requirements in subject didactics are not eligible for the teaching diploma.)
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Core Courses (A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained from core courses during the MSc QE, course selection is subject to the tutor's agreement.)
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Physics Core Courses (These core courses target students with an engineering background and all those who need additional physics foundations.)
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