Dr. Patrick M. Woodward

Solid State Chemistry

· The International Tables for Crystallography

· Close Packing and Eutactic Structures

· Framework Nets and Topologies of Extended Solids

· Powder Diffraction I - Peak Positions

· Powder Diffraction II - Peak Intensities

· Electrostatic Interactions & Ionic Bonding

· Pauling's Rules and The Bond Valence Method

· Atomic Orbitals, Periodic Trends and Covalent Bonding

· Molecular Orbital (MO) Theory

· Band Theory (LCAO Approach)

· Electronic Conductivity: Metals and Semiconductors

· Optical Properties I: Gemstones & Pigments

· Optical Properties II: Phosphors, Lasers & Displays

· Magnetism & Magnetic Materials

· Dielectric Properties and Materials

· Ionic Conductivity & Solid Electrolytes

· Solid Electrolytes: Batteries, Fuel Cells and Sensors

· Transition Metal Oxides I: Perovskites

· Transition Metal Oxides II: Rock Salt and Rutile

Lecture Notes

These links will take you to Adobe Acrobat versions of the powerpoint files I use in lecture.

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