The geometry of perfect crystals -- Imperfections in crystals -- Diffusion -- Metallic solutions and compounds -- Dislocations -- The physics of submicroscopic particles: quantum mechanics -- Atomic physics -- The electronic states in solids -- The basic solid types -- Transport properties and specific heat of metals -- The physical properties of semiconductors -- Semiconductor devices -- Ionic crystals -- Macroscopic electromagnetic behavior of solids -- Static dielectric behavior -- Dielectric loss -- Diamagnetism and paramagnetism -- Ferromagnetism-physical basis -- Ferromagnetic domains -- Resonance.