Condensed Matter
I
at Sharif University of
Technology
| Condensed Matter I (Fall-2024) | |
| Evaluation
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| Topics: | |
| - Atomic structures (Crystals and
classifications) Two-dimensional lattices, Symmetry notations, Bilbao crystallographic server |
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| - Experimental determination of crystal
structures |
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| - Surface structures and interfaces |
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| - Complex structures |
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| - Electronic structure and
single particle model |
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| - Bloch theorem and consequences |
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| - Tight binding and Nearly free electron
approximation |
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| - Coulomb's interaction and Hartree-Fock
approximation, Density-functional theory |
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| - Band structure calculations |
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| - Lattice vibration and phonons | |
| - Special topics |
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| References: | |
| 1- Michael Marder, "Condensed Matter Physics" (Wiley 2010). | |
| 2- G. Grosso and G. P. Parravicini, "Solid State Physics" (Academic Press 2013). | |
| 3- Michael El-Batanouny, "Advanced Quantum Condensed Matter Physics" (Cambridge Uni. Press, 2020). | |
| 3- Steven M. Girvin and Kun Yang, "Modern Condensed Matter Physics" (Cambridge Uni. Press, 2019). | |
| 4- P. M. Chaikin and T. C. Lubensky, "Principles of condensed matter physics"(Cambridge University Press, 1995). | |
| 5- G. F. Giuliani and G. Vignale, “Quantum Theory of the Electron Liquid” (Cambridge Uni. press 2005) | |
| 6- N. W. Ashkroft and N. D. Mermin, "Solid State Physics" (Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1976). | |
| 7- Harrison construction of Fermi surface (M. S. Suzuki and I. S. Suzuki, pdf) | |
| Evaluation:
20+1 |
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| Homework: 65% Final exam: 40% (scheduled by educational affairs). |
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