Quantum and Solid State Physics

TIME

Lecture/Exercise:                    Thursday    3. DS (11.10 - 12.40 am)  ZEU/147/Z 

Lecture:                                    Monday      2. DS (09.20 - 10.50 am) VMB/302/U

START

13.10.2025

VORLESENDE(R)

Prof. Dr. Gianaurelio Cuniberti and Dr. Arezoo Dianat

LANGUAGE

English

CONTENT

In the lectures, the fundamentals of solid state physics based on quantum mechanics and relating to bonding types, elastic, thermal, electronic, thermodynamic, and transport properties of solids are taught. 

The following main topics are covered:

• Foundations of quantum mechanics: from the Schrödinger equation to the interatomic potential
• Bonds in solids: van der Waals, ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds
• Crystal structures
• Lattice vibrations, phonons, and thermal properties
• Electronic structure of solids

The lecture material is deepened in the exercises and discussed with the help of simple examples.

• D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2004..2017.
  D. J. Griffiths, D. F. Schroeter, Cambridge University Press, 2018.
• H. Ibach, H. Lüth, Solid-State Physics, Springer Verlag, 1991..2009.
  H. Ibach, H. Lüth, Festkörperphysik, Springer Verlag, 1981..2009.
• D.A. Ryndyk, Theory of Quantum Transport at Nanoscale, Springer, 2016.
• Ch. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley, 2005.
  Ch. Kittel, Einführung in die Festkörperphysik, R. Oldenbourg Verlag, 2006.
• N. W. Ashcroft, N. D. Mermin, Solid State Physics, Saunders, 1976.
  N. W. Ashcroft, N. D. Mermin, Festkörperphysik, De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2001
• R. Gross, A. Marx, Festkörperphysik, De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2012.
  P. Deák, Essential Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineers, Wiley, 2017.