solid-state physics
E645128
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 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7150670 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: solid-state physics Context triple: [Pauli paramagnetism, relevantTo, solid-state physics]
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A.
Quantum Theory of Solids
Quantum Theory of Solids is a foundational physics text that systematically applies quantum mechanics to explain the electronic, thermal, and structural properties of crystalline solids.
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B.
materials science
Materials science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the structure, properties, processing, and performance of materials to design and develop new and improved substances for technological applications.
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C.
Physical Review B
Physical Review B is a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Physical Society that focuses on condensed matter and materials physics.
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D.
density functional theory
Density functional theory is a quantum mechanical method for calculating the electronic structure and properties of many-body systems, widely used in physics, chemistry, and materials science.
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E.
soft matter physics
Soft matter physics is the branch of physics that studies materials such as polymers, colloids, gels, liquid crystals, and biological matter, focusing on their complex structural, dynamical, and rheological properties.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: solid-state physics Target entity description: 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.
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A.
Quantum Theory of Solids
Quantum Theory of Solids is a foundational physics text that systematically applies quantum mechanics to explain the electronic, thermal, and structural properties of crystalline solids.
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B.
materials science
Materials science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the structure, properties, processing, and performance of materials to design and develop new and improved substances for technological applications.
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C.
Physical Review B
Physical Review B is a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Physical Society that focuses on condensed matter and materials physics.
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D.
density functional theory
Density functional theory is a quantum mechanical method for calculating the electronic structure and properties of many-body systems, widely used in physics, chemistry, and materials science.
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E.
soft matter physics
Soft matter physics is the branch of physics that studies materials such as polymers, colloids, gels, liquid crystals, and biological matter, focusing on their complex structural, dynamical, and rheological properties.
- F. None of above. chosen
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
NERFINISHED
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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
NERFINISHED
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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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Subject: solid-state physics Description of subject: 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.
Referenced by (2)
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Condensed matter physics