Solid State Physics:

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Solid-state physics is the study of rigid matter, or solids, through methods such as quantum mechanics, crystallography, electromagnetism, and metallurgy. It is the largest branch of condensed matter physics. Solid-state physics studies how the large-scale properties of solid materials result from their atomic-scale properties. Thus, solid-state physics forms a theoretical basis of materials science. It also has direct applications, for example in the technology of transistors and semiconductors.

 Contents

• 1Background
• 2History
• 3Crystal structure and properties
• 4Electronic properties
• 5Modern research
• 6See also
• 7Further reading
• 8References