Solid State Theory

Lecture within specialization area  "Theoretical Physics"

Time slots

Wednesday, 11:10 - 12:40, BZW A120
Thursday, 13:00 - 14:30, BZW A120
ATTN: First lecture on Thu Apr 16, 2026!

Contents

0. Introduction
1. Solids: Structure
2. Electrons in solids
3. Phonons
4. Quasiclassical dynamics of electrons
5. Transport theory
6. Outlook: Collective phenomena

Problem sets

Submission of hand-written (!) solutions by email to daniel.lozano-gomez.at.tu-dresden.de.

Set 1 (Submission until Apr 28, 2026; Discussion on Apr 29)
Set 2 (Submission until May 12, 2026; Discussion on May 13)
Set 3 (Submission until Jun 3, 2026; Discussion on Jun 4)
Set 4 (Submission until Jun 17, 2026; Discussion on Jun 18)

Literature/Text books

  • Girvin/Yang, Modern Condensed Matter Physics
  • Simon, The Oxford Solid State Basics
  • Cohen/Louie, Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics
  • Marder, Condensed Matter Physics
  • Ashcroft/Mermin: Solid State Physics
  • Kittel: Quantum Theory of Solids
  • Chaikin/Lubensky: Principles of Condensed Matter Physics

For further information, enrolment etc. see the lecture's OPAL page.

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Dietmar Lehmann
Last modified: Jun 10, 2026