Solid State Physics
Overview
Subject area
PHYS
Catalog Number
645
Course Title
Solid State Physics
Department(s)
Description
Crystal structure and symmetry; crystal diffraction; crystal binding; phonons and lattice vibrations; thermal properties of insulators; free electron theory of metals; energy bands; Fermi surfaces; semiconductors; selected topics in super conductivity, dielectric properties, ferroelectricity, magnetism.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
009077