The structure of a crystal. Types of bonds in a crystal. Determining the structure of a crystal. Reciprocal lattice. Brillouin zones. Phonons. Einstein Model of Heat Capacity. Debye Model of Heat Capacity. Free Electron Model. Electrical conduction. The heat capacity of a electron gas. Band theory for solids. Kronig-Penny Model. Holes and electrons. Effective mass. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. Superconductivity.




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