We review several important phenomena in solid state science. It is assumed that the students have been familiar with Chapters 1-7 of Charles Kittel's "Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th Edition."
Understanding essences of several important phenomena in condensed matters.
1. Semiconductors
2. Fermi Surfaces and Metals
3. Superconductivity
4. Paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism and Antiferromagnetism
5. Dielectrics and Ferroelectrics
6. Surface and Interface Physics
Charles Kittel's "Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th Edition."
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Understanding of each chapter will be examined by each teacher via a small test or report.