M31 (Andromeda Galaxy) and Moon

Course Web Site and Preliminary Syllabus


Condensed Matter Physics

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), 2013 Fall, Robert L. Bigelow Physics (BPB) 217. F 1:00--2:00, 3 hours, 3 credit hours.

Instructor: Tao Pang

Date and time: , . Sections and Links

  1. Course Mottos
  2. Lectures
  3. Course Resource Sites
  4. Astro Images
  5. University sites of interest

  1. Course Mottos
  2. Don't Panic.
    This is so cool.
    Unchain your inner nerd.
    In science, we are slaves to the truth---only error can set us free.

    Very reassuring I think.


  3. Lectures
  4. Our readings will be from Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics (2006) by Antonio H. Castro Neto. See also Antonio H. Castro Neto, Graphene Research Centre.

    We plan to do one chapter per week. We read a chapter alone and meet to discuss and work through problems.

    There is another online book Elementary Condensed Matter Physics (2003) by Antonio H. Castro Neto which is somewhat longer.

    1. Atoms and Molecules: Castro Neto, p. 7--26
      Homewk 1, Solution 1
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    2. Crystals: Castro Neto, p. 27--44
      Homewk 2, Solution 2
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    3. Elasticity Theory: Castro Neto, p. 45--54
      Homewk 3, Solution 3
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    4. Atoms and Phonons: Castro Neto, p. 55--74
      Homewk 4, Solution 4
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    5. Electrons in Solids: Castro Neto, p. 75--94
      Homewk 5, Solution 5
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    6. Free Electron Gas: Castro Neto, p. 95--122
      Homewk 6, Solution 6
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    7. Disordered Electronic Systems: Castro Neto, p. 123--134
      Homewk 7, Solution 7
      References:
      1. Gerd Bergmann, WEAK LOCALIZATION IN THIN FILMS, PHYSICS REPORTS (Review Section of Physics Letters) 107, No. 1 (1984) 1.58. North
      2. Wikipedia:
      3. Wikipedia: Atoms
      4. Wikipedia: Molecules
      5. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      6. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    8. Semiconductors: Castro Neto, p. 135--144
      Homewk 8, Solution 8
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    9. Electron-Phonon Interactions: Castro Neto, p. 145--166
      Homewk 9, Solution 9
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics

    10. Magnetism: Castro Neto, p. 167--206
      Homewk 10, Solution 10
      References:
      1. Wikipedia:
      2. Wikipedia: Atoms
      3. Wikipedia: Molecules
      4. Wikipedia: Proton-to-electron mass ratio m_p/m_e = 1,836.15267245(75) = 1836 ...
      5. Wikipedia: Quantum Mechanics


  5. Course Resource Sites

  6. Astro Images
    1. Alien mesmerized by words Alien mesmerized by words.

    2. ../../astro/astlec/lec000/infinity_eternity.png But as Dorothy said, there's no place like home.

    3. Earthrise Earthrise from Apollo 11, 1969jul16. Credit: NASA.

    4. Alien consigning math to the flames Well not quite.

    5. Aliens and Grades Beware of aliens bearing grades.



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