The Oxford Solid State Basics

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This lecture series constitutes a first undergraduate course in solid state physics delivered in an engaging and entertaining manner by Professor Steven H. Simon of Oxford University. Standard topics such as crystal structure, reciprocal space, free electrons, band theory, phonons, and magnetism are covered. The sequence of the lectures matches that of the book "The Oxford Solid State Basics" (OUP, 2013).

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1	Creative Commons	01. Introduction to Condensed Matter; Einstein Model of Vibrations in Solids	First in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
2	Creative Commons	02. Debye Model of Vibrations in Solids; Drude Theory of Electrons in Metals	Lecture 2 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
3	Creative Commons	03. Drude Theory of Electrons in Metals / Sommerfeld (Free Electron) Theory of Electrons in Metals	Lecture 3 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
4	Creative Commons	04. Sommerfeld (Free Electron) Theory of Electrons in Metals	Lecture 4 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
5	Creative Commons	05. Chemistry in a Nutshell	Lecture 5 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
6	Creative Commons	06. Microscopic View of Vibrations in Solids in One Dimension I: The Monatomic Harmonic Chain	Lecture 6 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
7	Creative Commons	07. Microscopic View of Vibrations in Solids in One Dimension II: The Diatomic (Alternating) Harmonic Chain	Lecture 7 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
8	Creative Commons	08. Microscopic View of Electrons in Solids in One Dimension: Tight Binding Chain	Lecture 8 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
9	Creative Commons	09. Geometry of Solids I: Crystal Structure in Real Space	Lecture 9 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
10	Creative Commons	10. Geometry of Solids II: Real Space And Reciprocal Space	Lecture 10 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
11	Creative Commons	11. Reciprocal Space and Scattering	Lecture 11 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
12	Creative Commons	12. Scattering Experiments II	Lecture 12 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
13	Creative Commons	13. Scattering Experiments III	Lecture 13 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
14	Creative Commons	14. Waves in Reciprocal Space	Lecture 14 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
15	Creative Commons	15. Nearly Free Electron Model	Lecture 15 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
16	Creative Commons	16. Band Structure and Optical Properties of Solids	Lecture 16 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	09 Sep 2014
17	Creative Commons	17. Dynamics of Electrons in Bands	Lecture 17 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	10 Sep 2014
18	Creative Commons	18. Semiconductor Devices and Introduction to Magnetism	Lecture 18 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	10 Sep 2014
19	Creative Commons	19. Magnetic Properties of Atoms	Lecture 19 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	10 Sep 2014
20	Creative Commons	20. Collective Magnetism	Lecture 20 in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	10 Sep 2014
21	Creative Commons	21. Mean Field Theory and Closing Thoughts	Last in a series of 21 lectures on solid state physics, delivered by Professor Steven H. Simon in early 2014.	Steven H. Simon	10 Sep 2014