Electron Theory: Sommerfeld to Bloch

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Explores the electron theory's effects on electrical resistivity and thermal conductivity in metals.

Covers the semi-classical approximation in periodic potentials and the quantum Hall effect.

Explores the Fermi gas model, energy levels, and Fermi surface in metals.

Covers the impact of doping on semiconductor properties and energy levels.

Explores the tight-binding approximation for a 3D lattice of Na atoms and its impact on the Fermi surface and band structure.

Discusses the periodic trends in atomic structure, including atomic radius, ionization energy, electron affinity, and electronegativity.

Covers the principles and applications of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy for surface characterization.

Explores electrical conductivity in metals, semiconductors, and the optical properties of semiconductors.

Covers effective masses in semiconductors, focusing on energy bands and their implications for materials like silicon and gallium arsenide.