21 Episodes

  1. 21. Mean Field Theory and Closing Thoughts

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  2. 20. Collective Magnetism

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  3. 19. Magnetic Properties of Atoms

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  4. 18. Semiconductor Devices and Introduction to Magnetism

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  5. 17. Dynamics of Electrons in Bands

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  6. 16. Band Structure and Optical Properties of Solids

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  7. 15. Nearly Free Electron Model

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  8. 14. Waves in Reciprocal Space

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  9. 13. Scattering Experiments III

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  10. 12. Scattering Experiments II

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  11. 11. Reciprocal Space and Scattering

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  12. 10. Geometry of Solids II: Real Space And Reciprocal Space

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  13. 09. Geometry of Solids I: Crystal Structure in Real Space

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  14. 08. Microscopic View of Electrons in Solids in One Dimension: Tight Binding Chain

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  15. 07. Microscopic View of Vibrations in Solids in One Dimension II: The Diatomic (Alternating) Harmonic Chain

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  16. 06. Microscopic View of Vibrations in Solids in One Dimension I: The Monatomic Harmonic Chain

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  17. 05. Chemistry in a Nutshell

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  18. 04. Sommerfeld (Free Electron) Theory of Electrons in Metals

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  19. 03. Drude Theory of Electrons in Metals / Sommerfeld (Free Electron) Theory of Electrons in Metals

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  20. 02. Debye Model of Vibrations in Solids; Drude Theory of Electrons in Metals

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This lecture series constitutes a first undergraduate course in solid state physics delivered in an engaging and entertaining manner by Professor Steven H. Simon of Oxford University. Standard topics such as crystal structure, reciprocal space, free electrons, band theory, phonons, and magnetism are covered. The sequence of the lectures matches that of the book "The Oxford Solid State Basics" (OUP, 2013).