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

Course Schedule