The free electron model; electron levels in periodic potentials. Classification of solids. Role of electronic structure in atomic bonding and atomic packing. Cohesion. Surfaces, interfaces and junction effects. Semiconductors. Transition- metal compounds. Amorphous solids. Liquid crystals. Colloids and soft materials.
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UnitsLetter
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitEngineering
College