Solid State Physics prerequisites

[Runei]

Hey there,

What would you say the prerequisites are for learning Solid State Physics? Both mathematics wise and physics wise.

Thank you :)

 

[dipole]

Depending on the level of the course, you definitely want a good background in quantum mechanics and all the mathematics that entails. Being up to speed on Fourier series/transforms is good, and knowing some group theory would be useful later on.

 

[Useful nucleus]

In addition to what dipole mentioned, it would be useful to have basic knowledge of statistical mechanics.

 

[Runei]

Thank you guys! Good help :)

 

[YAHA]

I am currently taking Solid State Physics and agree with everything the previous commenters said. In addition, at least a semester of Classical Mechanics (at Lagrangian and Hamiltonian level) is a wonderful idea. I had to brush up on mine when I reached the phonons part.

 

[Runei]

Ah yes, I was wondering about the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. I'll look up on that also! Thank you :)