This lecture series constitutes a first undergraduate course in solid state physics delivered in an engaging and entertaining manner by Professor Steven H. Simon of Oxford University. Standard topics such as crystal structure, reciprocal space, free electrons, band theory, phonons, and magnetism are covered. The sequence of the lectures matches that of the book "The Oxford Solid State Basics" (OUP, 2013).

Latest episodes of the podcast The Oxford Solid State Basics

• 01. Introduction to Condensed Matter; Einstein Model of Vibrations in Solids
• 02. Debye Model of Vibrations in Solids; Drude Theory of Electrons in Metals
• 03. Drude Theory of Electrons in Metals / Sommerfeld (Free Electron) Theory of Electrons in Metals
• 04. Sommerfeld (Free Electron) Theory of Electrons in Metals
• 05. Chemistry in a Nutshell
• 06. Microscopic View of Vibrations in Solids in One Dimension I: The Monatomic Harmonic Chain
• 07. Microscopic View of Vibrations in Solids in One Dimension II: The Diatomic (Alternating) Harmonic Chain
• 08. Microscopic View of Electrons in Solids in One Dimension: Tight Binding Chain
• 09. Geometry of Solids I: Crystal Structure in Real Space
• 10. Geometry of Solids II: Real Space And Reciprocal Space
• 11. Reciprocal Space and Scattering
• 12. Scattering Experiments II
• 13. Scattering Experiments III
• 14. Waves in Reciprocal Space
• 15. Nearly Free Electron Model
• 16. Band Structure and Optical Properties of Solids
• 17. Dynamics of Electrons in Bands
• 18. Semiconductor Devices and Introduction to Magnetism
• 19. Magnetic Properties of Atoms
• 20. Collective Magnetism
• 21. Mean Field Theory and Closing Thoughts