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Introduction to Solid State Physics
Einführung in die Festkörperphysik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:15:04
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, thermal properties of insulators; metals; semiconductors; magnetism, superconductivity.
Objective
Einführung in die Physik der kondensierten Materie
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, quantum Hall effect); magnetism, superconductivity.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The lecture closely follows the book of Ibach & Lüth, Solid State Physics
Literature
Ibach & Lüth, Festkörperphysik C. Kittel, Festkörperphysik Ashcroft & Mermin, Festkörperphysik
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Einführung in die Festkörperphysik (Festkörperphysik I) |
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4 h weekly |
| exercise | Einführung in die Festkörperphysik (Festkörperphysik I) |
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2 h weekly |
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Electives (Further combinations of Compulsory elective subjects arising upon specific written request by the students and permission by the Director of studies.)
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