Condensed Matter Physics

Abstract

Overview of condensed matter physics -- Spatial structure -- Lattices and symmetries -- Neutron scattering -- Dynamics of lattice vibrations -- Quantum theory of harmonic crystals -- Electronic structure of crystals -- Semiclassical transport theory -- Semiconductors -- Non-local transport in mesoscopic systems -- Anderson localization -- Integer quantum Hall effect -- Topology and Berry phase -- Topological insulators and semimetals -- Interacting electrons -- Fractional quantum Hall effect -- Magnetism -- Bose-Einstein condensation and superfluidity -- Superconductivity: basic phenomena and phenomenological theories -- Microscopic theory of superconductivity.