NPTEL : Condensed Matter Physics (Physics)

Co-ordinators : Prof. G. Rangarajan


Lecture 1 - Principles of Condensed Matter Physics

Lecture 2 - Symmetry in Perfect Solids

Lecture 3 - Symmetry in Perfect Solids (Continued...)

Lecture 4 - Symmetry in Perfect Solids - Worked Examples

Lecture 5 - Diffraction Methods For Crystal Structures

Lecture 6 - Diffraction Methods For Crystal Structures (Continued...)

Lecture 7 - Diffraction Methods For Crystal Structures - Worked Examples

Lecture 8 - Physical Properties of Crystals

Lecture 9 - Physical Properties of Crystals (Continued...)

Lecture 10 - Physical Properties of Crystals - Worked Examples

Lecture 11 - Cohesion in Solids

Lecture 12 - Cohesion in Solids - Worked Examples

Lecture 13 - The Free Electron Theory of Metals

Lecture 14 - The Free Electron Theory of Metals - Worked Examples

Lecture 15 - The Free Electron Theory of Metals - Electrical Conductivity

Lecture 16 - The Free Electron Theory of Metals - Electrical Conductivity - Worked Examples

Lecture 17 - Thermal Conductivity of Metals

Lecture 18 - Thermal Conductivity of Metals - Worked Examples

Lecture 19 - The Concept of Phonons

Lecture 20 - Debye Theory of Specific Heat, Lattice Vibrations

Lecture 21 - Debye Theory of Specific Heat, Lattice Vibrations - Worked Examples

Lecture 22 - Lattice Vibrations (Continued) Phonon thermal conductivity

Lecture 23 - Lattice Vibrations (Continued) Phonon Thermal Conductivity - Worked Examples

Lecture 24 - Anharmonicity and Thermal Expansion

Lecture 25 - Dielectric (Insulating) Solids

Lecture 26 - Dispersion and Absorption of Electromagnetic Waves in Dielectric Media, Ferro-and Antiferroelectrics

Lecture 27 - Optical Properties of Metals; Ionic Polarization in Alkali Halides; Piezoelectricity

Lecture 28 - Dielectric Solids - Worked Examples

Lecture 29 - Dia - and Paramagnetism

Lecture 30 - Paramagnetism of Transition Metal and Rare Earth Ions

Lecture 31 - Quenching of Orbital Angular Momentum; Ferromagnetism

Lecture 32 - Exchange Interactions, Magnetic Order, Neutron Diffraction

Lecture 33 - Hysteresis and Magnetic Domains; Spin Waves and Magnons

Lecture 34 - Magnetic Resonance

Lecture 35 - Magnetism and Magnetic Resonance - Worked Examples

Lecture 36 - Magnetism - Worked Examples (Continued...)

Lecture 37 - Pauli Paramagnetism and Landau Diamagnetism

Lecture 38 - Band Magnetism; Itinerant Electrons; Stoner Model

Lecture 39 - Superconductivity - Perfect Electrical Conductivity and Perfect Diamagnetism

Lecture 40 - Type I and Type II Superconductors

Lecture 41 - Ginsburg - Landau Theory, Flux Quantization

Lecture 42 - Cooper Pairs

Lecture 43 - Microscopic (BCS) Theory of Superconductivity

Lecture 44 - BCS Theory (Continued...): Josephson Tunneling: Quantum Interference

Lecture 45 - Josephson Effect (Continued...); High Temperature Superconductors

Lecture 46 - Superconductors - Worked Examples

Lecture 47 - Energy Bands in Solids

Lecture 48 - Electron Dynamics in a Periodic Solid

Lecture 49 - Semiconductors

Lecture 50 - Semiconductors (Continued...)

Lecture 51 - Semiconductors - Worked Examples

Lecture 52 - Defects in Solids - Point Defects

Lecture 53 - Point Defects in Solids - Worked Examples

Lecture 54 - Defects in Solids - Line and Surface Defects

Lecture 55 - Dislocations in Solids - Worked Examples

Lecture 56 - Quantum Fluids and Quantum Solids

Lecture 57 - Quantum Liquids and Quantum Solids - Worked Examples

Lecture 58 - Epilogue