An introduction to crystal structures: Physical methods for characterizing solids: X-Ray Diffraction: Properties of X-rays, The Geometry of crystals, The directions of diffracted beams, The intensities of diffracted beams, Powder diffraction. Synthesis of solids Solids: Their bonding and electronic properties Defects and nonstochiometry Microporous and mesoporous solids Optical properties of solids Magnetic and electronic properties Superconductivity Nanostructures and solids with low-dimensional properties