Is Solid State Physics a useful class for Materials Engineering?
Feb 25, 2025 · In many universities, solid-state physics is a junior-level course (after mechanics, E&M, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics). What are the …
Best Solid State Physics Book for Beginners
Jan 15, 2022 · Summary:: Gerald Burns's book: Solid State Physics: is it good for beginners or there are best books? I am looking for the best book to study solid state physics for beginners. …
Ashcroft and Mermin: revised edition • Physics Forums
Aug 27, 2025 · Hi, I have notice that Ashcroft, Mermin and Wei worked at a revised edition of the original solid state physics book (here). The book, however, seems to be...
Condensed Matter/Solid State Physics/Materials Science?
Feb 17, 2013 · The discussion clarifies the distinctions between solid state physics, condensed matter physics, and materials science. Solid state physics is a major branch of condensed …
Best video lectures on SSP following Kittel • Physics Forums
May 28, 2019 · Hi, I am currently studying for our third year solid state physics course. We follow chapters 1-9 From Charles Kittel's "introduction to SSP" Youtube has a lot of videos on solid …
Solid State Physics or Quantum Electronics/Optics
Sep 23, 2020 · The discussion centers on the demand for solid state physics versus quantum electronics/optics in the industry. Solid state physics is considered more relevant due to its …
Understanding Effective Mass in Solid State Physics
Mar 2, 2007 · Effective mass in solid state physics is a concept that simplifies the analysis of many-body electron interactions by treating them as non-interacting particles in a background …
What are the best Solid State Physics books to read?
Nov 21, 2006 · Omar's "Elementary Solid State Physics" is recommended for undergraduates due to its lighter quantum mechanics requirements. McKelvey's books are highlighted for their …
What is the significance of the wavevector in optics and k-space?
Jul 3, 2008 · The wavevector, represented as \ (\overrightarrow {k} = (k_x, k_y, k_z)\), is crucial in optics and solid-state physics, linking the direction of wave propagation to its wavelength …
Advanced Solid State Physics Book: A Modern ... - Physics Forums
Jan 19, 2016 · I found Kittel very complicated and Ashcroft outdated. I want something rather new, written in a advanced but familiar manner.