Solid Sate Physics - Semiconductors and Superconductors

Solid-state physics is the most important branch of condensed matter physics. It helps to investigate how the large-scale properties of solid materials result from their atomic-scale properties. Semiconductors are materials with conductivity between that of insulators and conductors, and superconductors are materials that perform perfect conduction at a specific temperature. Superconductors can be used to create powerful electromagnets in MRI scanners, among other applications. Semiconductors are found in almost all electric devices, allowing us to control electricity in clever ways.