Condensed Matter Physics (Physics)

Recall cards on condensed matter physics. Molecular bonding by ionic, covalent, and van der Waals forces, the energetics of NaCl and H2 formation, and molecular rotational and vibrational spectra. Bonding in crystalline solids, the Madelung constant, and dissociation energy. The free electron model of metals, the Fermi energy, the Fermi factor, and the density of states. Band theory, valence and conduction bands, and the energy gaps that distinguish conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. Doping, n-type and p-type material, holes, the p-n junction, diodes, and transistors. Superconductivity, the Meissner effect, critical fields, Cooper pairs and BCS theory, and high-temperature superconductors.