Which Element Is Ideal for Solid State Physics?

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The discussion revolves around selecting an element for a solid state physics assignment, focusing on elements that are interesting and manageable for study. Participants are considering various options and their properties in the context of solid state physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are sharing thoughts on different elements, such as carbon, germanium, and superconductors like lead and mercury. Questions about the feasibility and complexity of working with these elements are raised, along with considerations of their properties.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring multiple options and expressing curiosity about the properties of the elements. Some guidance has been offered regarding potential choices, but no consensus has been reached yet.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the importance of finding relative information and express a desire to avoid overly ambitious choices. The focus is on various properties such as crystal structure and thermal properties, which are relevant to their assignment.

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Homework Statement


I have just started solid state physics course and we got an assignment to choose one element that we are going to work with. Which element is interesting from a solid state physics point of view (and relatively not too difficult to work with)?



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rayman123 said:
I have just started solid state physics course and we got an assignment to choose one element that we are going to work with. Which element is interesting from a solid state physics point of view (and relatively not too difficult to work with)?

Carbon is pretty cool. All you have to do is stick tape to some graphite, pull off some layers of graphene ... and there's your Nobel Prize. :smile: kidding of course
 
ah okej:)
any other options in case if there will be 'fight' for it among the other students?
I thought about germanium maybe? some alkalimetals? Do not want to be too ambitious and pick up the most difficult one:P
It is important also to find relative information as well;)
 
how about a superconductor? lead and mercury are known to superconduct at near 0K
 
hm that sounds very interesting. I did not think about it. I wonder if their crystallography is also nice to work with?
We are going to look at the chosen element with respect to its crystal structure, magnetism, paramagnetism, termical properties and so on.
 

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