PH 310 Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics (Spring 2017-18)

Instructor Name: Suddho Mahapatra

Course Type: Theory

Pre-requisites:None

Course Content: Drude model, Lattice structures, X-ray diffraction, Band structure, tight binding model for single and multiatom basis, Tightbinding model for graphene, density of states, cyclotron resonance.

Other topics covered:

Books: Solid State Physics by Ashcroft Mermin

Lectures: Most of the lectures are on board, with some slides as an aid.

Assignments:Regular Assignments and solutions are discussed. Difficulty level similar to that of the exams.

Exams and Grading:1 regular quiz, 1 take home quiz, midsem, open computer endsem.

Online material: Material put up by instructor on moodle

Follow-up Courses:Theoretical CMP

Pro-tips: High chance of question paper repetition.

Personal Comments:

Respondent: Viraj Karambelkar