DAMP Physics, IITB

Instructor Name:  Prof. Suddhasatta Mahapatra Course Type:  Core Pre-requisites:  Introduction to CMP will help but one can do both in parallel Course Content:  Boltzmann Transport, Magnetism and its origins, Heisenberg Model, Spin chains, Superconductivity (Very Basic), Semiconductors (Diodes)  Other Topics Covered:  Cyclotron resonance Books:  There is no one book for this course. Although Solid state physics by Ascroft and Mermin would be useful for some parts of the course. Remaining materials was uploaded by the instructor Lectures:  Lecture quality was superb. There is no attendance policy. Although it would be extremely difficult to follow if one doesn't attend classes. Everything was taught on blackboard Assignments:  There was one take home quiz which was easy. Exams and Grading:  Questions in the exam are really good and will require deep thinking. Grading is a little harsh Pro-Tips:  Attend all th...

Instructor Name:  Prof. S. S. Major Course Type:  Honours / Elective Pre-requisites:  Introduction To Condensed Matter Physics, PH 107 Course Content:  Condensed Matter and Solid State Physics, Theoretical tools (Maxwell’s equations, Schrodinger equation, Statistical thermodynamics) and experimental tools (Physical properties, Conditional Variables) Other Topics Covered:  Crystal Structure, Free Electron Theory of Metals, Quantum Theory of Energy Bands in Solids, Semi-classical Model of Electron Dynamics, Lattice Vibrations, Semiconductors, dHvA effect, Cyclotron, Hall effect, Transport Phenomena (Conductivity, Magneto-resistance), Fermi Surfaces - ALL in great detail! Books:  Ashcroft and Mermin, Kittel Lectures:  Excellent lectures, 100% attendance policy enforced strictly, small class size, hence prof. knows everyone by name, great quality teaching of slides + board usage, all slides uploaded Assignments:  Biweekly assignm...

Instructor Name:  S.S Major Course Type:  Honours / Elective Pre-requisites:  Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics (informal) Course Content:  The course covers the beyond chapter 8 of Ashcroft and Mermin. Focus is on bandstructure calculations, Boltzmann transport theory, Semiconductors in Magnetic fields, Fermi surfaces. Books:  Solid State Physics, Ashcroft and Mermin Lectures:  The lectures were very informative. The instructor took effort in explaining the concepts. Slides were used. Attendance Policy: None Assignments:  There were 5 assignments which were included in the grading. The assignments were easy and were an extension of concepts covered in class. Exams and Grading: 2 Quizzes with 10% weightage. Advanced Follow-up Courses:  Introduction to Low-temperature Physics, Semiconductor Physics Pro-Tips:  Take this to increase your knowledge of condensed matter physics beyond the introductory level...