By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the concept of lattice vibrations and phonons, and their role in solid-state physics.
• Apply lattice Green’s functions to analyze vibrational and electronic properties of crystals.
• Identify and interpret local modes in crystals and their impact on material behavior.
• Describe and analyze electron energy bands and perform density of states (DOS) calculations.
• Relate the electronic structure of solids to their optical properties, including absorption and dispersion.
• Evaluate transport properties such as electrical and thermal conductivity within microscopic models.
• Integrate knowledge of lattice dynamics and electronic band theory to explain key experimental observations in condensed matter systems.