Solid State Good Condensed Matter Physics Books and Semiconductor Physics Books

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Recommendations for condensed matter and semiconductor physics study materials include a basic solid-state physics book with accompanying video lectures from Oxford, which is suitable for beginners and does not require prior knowledge. While the book is considered adequate, comparisons with other texts are limited. The discussion also highlights the importance of understanding second quantization, suggesting Feynman's Statistical Mechanics as a valuable resource, particularly for its insights on annihilation and creation operators. Additionally, a serious study of Quantum Optics is recommended, with Chiao and Garrison's work noted as particularly beneficial, emphasizing its necessity for a comprehensive understanding of the field.
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Can you please recommend me some condensed matter physics study books and semi-conductor physics study books? Much Appreciated!
 
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The only Solid State physics book that I own and have read (except for condensed matter field theory books) is this one https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/oxford-solid-state-basics as you can see, there is also video lectures available to supplement the book. It is very basic and does not assume anything about the topics in beforehand.

I think it is an ok book but have nothing to compare with. I have not looked at the video lectures. We had Kittles book in my university class but I did not read it.
 
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At some point you will have to learn about second quantization and all the stuff that can be done with it. I was alternately charmed and horrified by Feynman's Statistical Mechanics, and his Chapter on Annihilation and Creation Operators is good start on second quantization. (It's an old book, so some things are done more cleanly now, but it's Feynman, so you know it's going to be good.) After that, I suggest a serious book on Quantum Optics. I especially like Chiao and Garrison. And you need to learn Quantum Optics anyway, so that you can walk and breathe correctly. I think it's arduous and weird, but necessary.
 
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