solid-state physics
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Solid-state physics is the branch of physics that studies the properties, structure, and behavior of solid materials, particularly through the quantum mechanics of electrons in crystals.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Condensed matter physics | 1 |
| solid-state physics canonical | 1 |
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic discipline
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branch of physics ⓘ scientific field ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
amorphous solids
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crystalline solids ⓘ |
| developedInCentury | 20th century ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
behavior of solids
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properties of solids ⓘ structure of solids ⓘ |
| historicalRoot |
crystal physics
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metal physics ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
Bloch waves
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Fermi surface NERFINISHED ⓘ electron-phonon interaction ⓘ energy band theory ⓘ exchange interaction ⓘ order parameters ⓘ phase transitions in solids ⓘ quasiparticles ⓘ |
| providesFoundationFor |
microelectronics
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quantum computing hardware ⓘ semiconductor device engineering ⓘ solid-state electronics ⓘ spintronics ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
electrical engineering
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materials science ⓘ nanotechnology ⓘ |
| studies |
band structure of solids
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crystal lattices ⓘ defects in crystals ⓘ dielectrics ⓘ electronic properties of solids ⓘ insulators ⓘ magnetic materials ⓘ magnetic properties of solids ⓘ mechanical properties of solids ⓘ metals ⓘ optical properties of solids ⓘ phonons ⓘ semiconductors ⓘ solid materials ⓘ superconductors ⓘ transport phenomena in solids ⓘ |
| subfieldOf |
condensed matter physics
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physics ⓘ |
| typicalMethod |
X-ray diffraction
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electron microscopy ⓘ neutron scattering ⓘ spectroscopy of solids ⓘ transport measurements ⓘ |
| usesTheory |
electromagnetism
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quantum mechanics ⓘ statistical mechanics ⓘ |
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Condensed matter physics