• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Crystal Lattice, basis, miller index et.al.
• Chapter 3: Symmetry of Crystals
• Chapter 4: Real Crystals
• Chapter 5: Reciprocal space
• Chapter 6: Crystal structure determination
• Chapter 7: Crystal binding - ionic and covalent bond
• Chapter 8: Metallic bond, H bond, VdW interaction
• Chapter 9: Classical Theory of the Harmonic Crystal
• Chapter 10: Quantum Theory of the Harmonic Crystal
• Chapter 11: Models of Einstein and Debye
• Chapter 12: Optical Properties in Ionic Crystal
• Chapter 13: Anharmonic Effects in Crystals
• Chapter 14: Measuring Phonon Dispersion Relations
• Chapter 15: The Drude & Sommerfeld Theory of Metals
• Chapter 16: Thermal Properties, Paramagnetism, Conduction
• Chapter 17: Band theory (Weak Periodic Potential)
• Chapter 18: Band theory (Tight-Binding Model)
• Chapter 19: Other Band Structure Methods
• Chapter 20: Symmetry of Energy Bands
• Chapter 21: Density of States & Fermi Surface
• Chapter 22: Electrons in Electric Field
• Chapter 23: Electrons in Magnetic Field
• Chapter 24: Measuring Band Structure
• Chapter 25: Electron Transport in Metals
• Summary
• References (Kittel, Thesis)

• Understand crystal structures and their properties.
• Explain electron and phonon behavior in solids.
• Analyze band theory and its applications.
• Apply computational tools for material modeling.

• Assignments & Quizzes – 20%
• Midterm Exam – 30%
• Final Exam – 40%
• Class Participation & Presentations – 10%

• Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics
• Ashcroft & Mermin, Solid State Physics
• Stephen Elliott, The Physics and Chemistry of Solids

You can download lecture slides and assignments here:

• Lecture 1 – Introduction (PDF)
• Lecture 2 – Crystal Symmetry (PDF)
• Assignment 1 (PDF)