Code: 11SPLA Structure of Solid State
Lecturer: prof. Ing. Petr Kolenko Ph.D. Weekly load: 2P+2C Completion: A, EX
Department: 14111 Credits: 4 Semester: W
Description:
Crystallography has an important role in the modern sciences because of its interdisciplinary nature.The aim of this lecture is to lay the basis of study of solid state physics.
Contents:
1 History of crystallography
2 Symmetry elements
3 Point groups
4 Crystal systems
5 Bravais lattices
6 Reciprocal lattice
7 Space groups
8 Crystal structures
9 Liquid crystals
10 Physical properties of crystals
11 Crystallization methods
12 Methods of crystal structure determination
13 Macromolecular crystals.
Seminar contents:
1 History of crystallography
2 Symmetry elements
3 Point groups
4 Crystal systems
5 Bravais lattices
6 Reciprocal lattice
7 Space groups
8 Crystal structures
9 Liquid crystals
10 Physical properties of crystals
11 Crystallization methods
12 Methods of crystal structure determination
13 Macromolecular crystals.
Recommended literature:
Key references:
[1] Ch. Hammond.: The Basics of Crystallography and Diffraction, Oxford University Press, 2015.

Other references:
[2] C. Malgrange, C.Ricolleau, M. Schlenker.: Symmetry and Physical Properties of Crystals. Springer, 2014.

Keywords:
Crystal symmetry, structure of crystals, properties of crystals

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