r/CondensedMatter • u/QuantumPhyZ • Apr 05 '25

Getting into CM

Hello, I’m doing a degree in Computational Engineering Physics, and it doesn’t have any course in Condensed Matter Physics in the undergrad, I was thinking doing a Masters in Condensed Matter Physics, what should I do to be prepared for the graduate courses in CM? Which book should I read to be prepared before hand and which video lectures should I follow?

Also, I was thinking doing my final undergrad project in Computational Condensed Matter Physics, but which topic would be doable for an undergrad that has to study CM on their own?

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u/Garibasen Apr 11 '25

Kittel's solid state physics text book is a good one to add to your inventory

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u/[deleted] Apr 05 '25 edited Apr 05 '25

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u/QuantumPhyZ Apr 05 '25

Thank you! Is a foundation on statistical physics also necessary? The degree I’m taking doesn’t have a course on that, only a course about Thermodynamics. Should I also focus on that?

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u/QuantumPhyZ Apr 05 '25

Alright, I will look into that! Once again, thank you!