This comprehensive course, developed and presented by Dr Patrick Woodward, teaches the chemistry and physics of solids, with a specific emphasis on functional materials. It covers solid state chemistry, materials chemistry, crystallography and X-ray diffraction methods.

The chemistry and physics of solids is a field of study that explores the properties and behavior of solid materials at the atomic and molecular level. It involves understanding the structure and composition of solids, as well as the physical and chemical processes that occur within them. This knowledge is important for developing new materials with specific properties and functions, as well as for improving existing materials and technologies. The study of the chemistry and physics of solids has applications in a wide range of fields, including materials science, electronics, energy production, and environmental science.