Contains: Basic elements of materials science, Electrical and thermal conductivity in solids, Basic elements of quantum mechanics, Modern theory of solids, Semiconductors, Semiconductor devices, Dielectric materials and insulation, Magnetic properties of materials and superconductivity, Optical properties of materials.

Appendix A: X-ray diffraction and Bragg's law of diffraction.

Appendix B: Flux and brightness of radiation.

Appendix C: Important symbols and abbreviations.

Appendix D: Elements up to Uranium.

Appendix E: Constants and useful information.