Introduction

The "Condensed Matter Physics I" Course is given in the first term, for a total number of 48 hours (6 credits). It is compulsory for the Condensed Matter Physics training track.

The course will provide theoretical concepts fundamental to understanding the behaviour of electrons in crystals and the basic tools to treat them, both in problems solvable with classical methods and those requiring a quantum treatment. Main topics: models for non-interacting electrons; crystalline lattices and structures; independent electrons in a periodic potential (Bloch electrons) and energy bands; semiconductors; magnetism.
 
Lectures are planned in these slots (starting from Sept. 23, 2024):
Mon 16:00-18:00
Wed 11:00-13:00

in Room B, Building F (via Valerio, 2)

https://orari.units.it/agendaweb/index.php?view=easycourse&_lang=&include=attivita&anno=2024&attivita[]=EC465476&date=23-09-2024

Students are kindly invited to check the announcements for possible changes/updates

Lectures are recorded and collected on TEAMS.

N. Ashcroft, N D. Mermin, Solid State Physics, Saunders College (1976) (main text).
G. Grosso and G. Pastori Parravicini, Solid State Physics, Academic Press (2000)
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley (1996).
L. Mihaly e M.C. Martin, Solid State Physics: Problems and Solutions, Wiley (1996).

Exams:

The exam includes written & oral parts

The oral exam must be done within few days after the written test (depending on the number of candidates).

Typically 2.5 hours are available for the final written tests. Books and lecture notes can be used during the written exams.

Lectures will be given in Italian, but textbooks, lecture notes and other materials are in English.