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Solid State Physics (1)

Course Description: States of Matter - Classification of Solids - Crystal Structure of Solids (Bravais Lattices, Miller Indices) - Methods for Determining Crystal Structure (X-ray, Neutron, and Electron Diffraction) - Crystal Defects - Crystal Bonding (Interatomic Forces, Types of Crystal Bonds) - Crystal Growth Methods - Lattice Dynamics (Lattice Vibration Modes and Phonons) - Thermal Properties of Insulators (Heat Capacity: Classical Model, Einstein Model, Debye Model - Thermal Conductivity of Insulators: Temperature Dependence of Thermal Conductivity) - Free Electron Theory (Classical Free Electron Model, Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution - Fermi Gas of Free Electrons - Fermi-Dirac Distribution) - Band Theory (Band Theory and Tight-Binding Theory).
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS357
Objectives of the course :

Studying the different properties of materials and identifying their importance for use in various fields. Providing the student with a general idea of crystalline structure in solids, studying heat and electrical conductivity in solids, and explaining them through different theories. Also, the physical structure of insulating materials.

Course outputs :

At the end of the course, the student should be able to do the following:
Understanding the difference between crystalline and amorphous solids, and comprehending the various Bravais lattices that describe the crystal structure of solids.
Acquiring experience in using X-ray diffraction to determine crystal structure.
3- Comprehending the thermal and electrical properties of solids, both conductive and insulating, and understanding the different theories that explain them.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-19

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