NPTEL : NOC:Introduction to Reciprocal Space and its use in Solids (Metallurgy and Material Science)

Co-ordinators : Dr. Prathap Haridoss


Lecture 1 - Reciprocal space; Definition and Properties

Lecture 2 - Condition for Diffraction

Lecture 3 - Worked out examples

Lecture 4 - Ewald Sphere and lattices in reciprocal space

Lecture 5 - Wigner Sietz cells and Brillouin Zones

Lecture 6 - Worked out exmaples

Lecture 7 - Brillouin Zones, Diffraction and allowed energy levels

Lecture 8 - E Vs K, Brillouin zones and the Origin of Bands

Lecture 9 - Week 3 Worked out examples

Lecture 10 - Reciprocal space as Fourier transform of real lattice

Lecture 11 - Alternate notation of reciprocal space