PHYS5430 Solid State Theory
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PHYS5430 Solid State Theory

This course serves as an introduction to the quantum theory of solid state physics at the graduate level. Topics covered include: band theory of electron in a periodic potential, semiclassical theory of electron dynamics, quantum theory of lattice dynamics, electron- phonon interaction, transport properties of solids, superconductivity, and selected topics of current research interest. Prerequisite: phys4221 or their equivalents, and permission of the instructor.
Lecturer

Prof. GU Zhengcheng
Office: SC G8
Email: zcgu@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Wed 3:00 pm - 4.00 pm

Teaching Assistant

Mr. YUE Zhengyuan
Office: SC 315
Email: yuezy2019@link.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Thu 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Zoom Meeting

Zoom Meeting ID: 922 4550 3351
Passcode: 225430

Notice

  • Assignments can be submitted at Blackboard (electronically), or the collection box at 2/F Science Centre North Block (hard copy).
  • Assignment solution, tutorial materials and zoom recordings will only be uploaded to Blackboard. Please contact TA if you cannot access the Blackboard site. If you are not a student of CUHK, you may apply for a guest account by contacting ITSC.

    • Lecture Class

    Mon 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm (SC L2)
    Wed 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm (WMY 301)

    Tutorial Class

    Wed 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (WMY 301)
    Zoom link: same as lectures

    Basic Reading Materials

  • 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

    • Assessment Scheme

    Homework 25%
    Mid-term Exam 25% (Open-book)
    Attendance and Quiz 15%
    Final Project 35%

    Course Outline

    Chapter 0. More is different
    Chapter 1. Introduction for crystal structure
    Chapter 2. Group theory and classification of crystal structure
    Chapter 3. Bloch theorem and point group symmetry in reciprocal space
    Chapter 4. Metal, insulator, semiconductor and band topology
    Chapter 5. Beyond the independent electron model
    Chapter 6. Phonon
    Chapter 7. Transport properties of solids
    Chapter 8. Superconductor and BCS Theory