This document provides an introduction to solid state properties including crystalline and amorphous solids. It defines key solid state concepts such as polymorphism, allotrophism, isotropic and anisotropic substances. It also describes techniques for analyzing crystal structure including X-ray diffraction, Bragg's equation, unit cells, Miller indices and powder methods. Semiconductors are discussed as materials that can conduct electricity depending on temperature and impurities. Solar cells are mentioned as an application that uses a p-n junction formed from a p-type and n-type semiconductor.