Best solid state physics video course

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying the best online video courses for solid state physics. Participants share various resources, including textbooks, lecture notes, and video links, while expressing differing opinions on the effectiveness of video courses compared to traditional textbooks.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for the best solid state physics video course, noting they have only found introductory material so far.
  • Another participant suggests that a textbook may be a better resource than video courses.
  • Some participants mention specific textbooks, such as Charles Kittel's, which they believe offer both introductory and advanced material.
  • One participant shares links to YouTube videos related to solid state physics, highlighting a variety of content available online.
  • Another participant references a non-video resource, a website created by a doctoral student, which may be useful for understanding lasers in the context of solid state physics.
  • Participants discuss the availability of lecture notes and other resources, with one offering to share additional materials if requested.
  • There is mention of a specific MIT course that contains materials relevant to advanced solid state physics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best resource for solid state physics, with some advocating for video courses and others favoring textbooks. Multiple competing views remain regarding the effectiveness and availability of resources.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the depth of advanced material available in video format compared to textbooks. There are also references to specific resources that may not be universally recognized or validated.

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Hi,

What is the best solid state physics video course available online.

So far the best one i have found is this one .. but it is just introduction to Solid State Physics
 
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You'd really be better off looking for a textbook..
 
I've recently found these lectures. Although I haven't had the time to watch them, they appear to reflect the same material presented in a typical solid state physics course.

I can dig up some lecture notes and other resources if you're interested. Just PM me.
 
Does anybody have a solutions manual for Solid State Physics by Ashcroft and Merlin?
 
I Would suggest getting a textbook, I prefer Charles Kittel. It is an introduction but has more advanced material as well. If you are looking for more advanced material on lecture videos I don't know if you will find any. There are however many websites out there with materials on them for more advanced solid state physics. Here is an MIT course http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena/course/6/6.732/www/texts.html it contains materials from several texts that might be of use to you
 
PAllen said:
It isn't video, but if you haven't seen it you must:

http://britneyspears.ac/lasers.htm

Supposedly put together by doctoral student preparing for orals who happened to be a fan.
LOL it says Booble on the side. I've got to start using Booble more often.
 

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