Objectives of the course :

The objective of this course is to give the student an introduction to the field of solid state physics emphasizing the fundamental concepts .

Course Description :

Topics usually covered are crystal structure, crystal diffraction, crystal binding , lattice vibration , thermal properties , free electron theory and energy bands.

Main text books :

Introduction to solid slats physics by: C. Kittel , John Wiley & Sons Inc .

Subsidiary books :

1- The solid state by Rosenberg (1983) Oxford press .

2- Solid state Physics by Omar,( 1975).

3- Solid State Physics by Dekker ( 1981 ).