Basics

Band gap

Energy range in a solid where no electron states can exist

Bloch's theorem

Fundamental theorem in condensed matter physics

Bonding in solids

Classification of bondings

Condensed matter physics

Branch of physics

Einstein solid

Model of a crystalline solid

Electron hole

Conceptual and mathematical opposite of an electron

Electronic band structure

Describes the range of energies that an electron within the solid may have and ranges of energy that it may not have

Free electron model

A simple model for the behaviour of valence electrons in a crystal structure of a metallic solid

Mesoscopic physics

A subdiscipline of condensed matter physics that deals with materials of an intermediate length

Rock magnetism

The study of magnetism in rocks

Soft matter

Subfield of condensed matter comprising a variety of physical systems that are deformed or structurally altered by thermal or mechanical stress of the magnitude of thermal fluctuations

Solid-state physics

Branch of physics of matter in the solid state

Valence and conduction bands

Electron energy bands which determine the electrical conductivity of a material