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

Literature/Text books

• Ashcroft/Mermin: Solid State Physics
• Kittel: Quantum Theory of Solids
• Chaikin/Lubensky: Principles of Condensed Matter Physics

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