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Prof. GU Zhengcheng
Office: SC G8, Tel: 3943-6100, Email: zcgu@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Wed 3 pm - 4 pm
Mr. LI Yubin
Office: SC 315, Email: ybli@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Mon 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
1. Lecture class Zoom link: https://cuhk.zoom.us/j/917674153
2. Tutorial class Zoom link: https://cuhk.zoom.com.cn/j/139573334?pwd=dWNUTWZ2cERpdk5VdGpOTW9FaGVUdz09
3. Please hand in homework to the upload area. Password: see your link.cuhk.edu.hk mailbox.
Mon 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm (Y.C. Liang Hall 101)
Wed 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm (Science Centre L2)
Wed 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (Science Centre L2)
Solid State Physics, by Aschcroft and Mermin(A&M) Solid State Theory, by Water A Harrison Group Theory: Application to the Physics of Condensed Matter, by Mildred S. Dresselhaus, Gene Dresselhaus and Ado Jorio
Homework 50% Attendance and Quiz 25% Final Exam 25%
Week 1. More is different
Week 2. Introduction for crystal structure
Week 3. Classification of crystal structure
Week 4. Bloch theorem and point group symmetry in reciprocal space
Week 5. Metal, insulator, semiconductor and band topology
Week 6. Beyond the independent electron model I
Week 7. Beyond the independent electron model II
Week 8. Phonon
Week 9. Transport properties of solids
Week 10. Magnetism I
Week 11. Magnetism II
Week 12. Superconductor and BCS Theory I
Week 13. Superconductor and BCS Theory II