Solid State Physics (Lattice)

Academic unit or major

Undergraduate major in Materials Science and Engineering

Instructor(s)

Yuhei Hayamizu / Meguya Ryu

Class Format

Lecture (Face-to-face)

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

7-8 Mon (S8-102) / 7-8 Thu (S8-102)

Class

-

Course Code

MAT.P301

Number of credits

200

Course offered

2026

Offered quarter

2Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 6, 2026

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

The aim of this course is to understand fundamentals of solid state physics including crystal structures, electronic structures, lattice vibration, and electric conductivity.

Course description and aims

This is an introductory solid properties course where students will gain an understanding of the physical phenomena of soft materials, where electrons, spin, and photons play an active role, in order to acquire the fundamentals for applying to devices. After students gain an understanding of crystal theory, which forms the base of properties theory, they will learn how to deal with periodically arranged lattice spaces mathematically from a quantum physics perspective, advancing their understanding of material properties.

Keywords

Crystal structure, X-ray diffraction, free electron, effective mass, lattice vibration, electric conductivity

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Each chapter of the textbook contains a content of one class. Students read an appropriate chapter before each class.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

N/A

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics (Wiley)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Examination and several homework assignments

Related courses

• MAT.P303 ： Solid State Physics (Electrons)
• MAT.A206 ： Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Materials

Prerequisites

Students who take this course need fundamental knowledge of quantum physics.

Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).

Meguya Ryu(ryu.meguya[at]mct.isct.ac.jp)

Office hours

None.