Condensed Matter I
  at Sharif University of Technology

Condensed Matter I (Fall-2024) HW
Evaluation

Topics:
- Atomic structures (Crystals and classifications)
Two-dimensional lattices, Symmetry notations, Bilbao crystallographic server
HW1
- Experimental determination of crystal structures

- Surface structures and interfaces

- Complex structures

- Electronic structure and single particle model

- Bloch theorem and consequences

- Tight binding and Nearly free electron approximation

- Coulomb's interaction and Hartree-Fock approximation, Density-functional theory

- Band structure calculations

- Lattice vibration and phonons
- Special topics



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

Homework: 65%
Final exam: 40% (scheduled by educational affairs).