Covers the formation, classes, and properties of intermetallic compounds, including specific examples like titanium aluminides, nickel aluminides, and iron aluminides.
Explores electron behavior in an electron gas and the periodic arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids, along with density of states in various dimensions and energy bands.
Explores surface states, charge transport in semiconductors, and factors affecting mobility, emphasizing the importance of understanding and improving carrier mobility.