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Fundamental of Condensed Matter Physics: Marvin L. Cohen and Steven G Louie
Other References:
Quantum Theory of Materials: Efthimios Kaxiras and John Joannopoulos
Solid State Properties From Bulk to Nano: Mildred Dresselhaus, Gene Dresselhaus, Stephen B. Cronin and Antonio Gomes Souza Filho
Condensed Matter Physics: Michael P. Marder
Fundamentals of the Physics of Solids: J. Solyom & A. Piroth
Topics covered in this course are:
Concept of a solid
Electros in crystals
Electronic energy bands
Lattice vibrations and phonons
Electron dynamics in crystals
Many-electron interactions: the homogeneous intracting electron gas and beyond