Schedule of Classes
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Lecture: Tue, Thu 12:30-13:50, Mayer-A 2623
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Discussion session: Tue 14:00-14:50, Mayer 5301
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No final exam
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Instructor: Yi-Zhuang You (尤亦庄) (sounds like EACH-ONE, YOU) (He/Him/His)
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Email: yzyou@ucsd.edu
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Office hour: by schedule, https://ucsd.zoom.us/my/yzyou
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Teaching Assistants
- Dachuan Lu (Discussion session) Email: ldachuan@ucsd.edu
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Course grade: homework 50%, final paper 50%.
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Final paper topic: choose any topic related to condensed matter physics, expand a bit more beyond what has been covered in the class, or write a summary of what you found interesting, or make connections to topics in your major/research.
- AI language model policy: You are allowed to work with ChatGPT to prepare your final paper. See more at How to use ChatGPT for your final paper?
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Final paper format: PDF file. Title, your name, introduction, …, summary, reference. Paper length: about 4 pages (PRL length) or around 4000 words.
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Final paper deadline: March 24th (the end of the quarter).
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Textbooks
The lecture will closely follow this book:
[1] Steven H. Simon, The Oxford Solid State Basics. Oxford University Press. (2013)
Lecture Notes
As a UCSD student, you have free access to Mathematica (see how).
Part 0. Introduction (Mathematica) (PDF)
- Introduction
- What is Condensed Matter Physics?
- Why do we Study Condensed Matter Physics?
- Central Themes of Condensed Matter Physics
Part 1. Atomic System (Mathematica) (PDF)
- Crystal Geometry
- Crystal Formation
- Lattice Structure
- Reciprocal Lattice
- Scattering Experiment
- Summary
- Phonon
- Lattice Vibration
- Specific Heat of Solid
- Stability of Crystal Order
Part 2. Electronic System (Mathematica) (PDF)
- Electrons in Solids
- Quantum Mechanics of Electrons
- 1D Electronic Systems
- 2D Electronic Systems
- General Theory of Electrons in Crystals
- Properties of Metals
- Thermodynamic Properties
- Transport Properties