11. Dr . Nigavekar is a Physicist and has Ph D in Solid State Physics . 12. These courses include Quantum Mechanics ( a required course ) and Solid State Physics . 13. He was the founding Director Solid State Physics Laboratory, Delhi. 14. His main research areas are in Statistical Physics, Solid State Physics , und Surface Science. 15. For solid state matter, one uses the energy band models of solid state physics . 16. He carried out the research the work on solid state physics and published numerous papers. 17. This phenomenon is closely analogous to that of Type 1 superconductivity in solid state physics . 18. From 1960 to 1964 he directed the university's Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics . 19. In addition, she has co-authored, " Laboratory Manual in Solid State Physics " for undergraduate students. 20. Within a few years he had built up solid state physics at Wits to considerable strength.