PHYS 4454

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PHYS 4454
Introductory Solid State Physics

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

Introduction the physics of crystalline solids. Covers crystal structures; electronic states; lattice vibrations; and metals, insulators, and semiconductors. Covers optical properties, magnetism, and superconductivity as time allows. The majority of the course addresses the foundations of the subject, but time is devoted to modern and/or technologically important topics such as quantum size effects. At the level of Introduction to Solid State Physics by Kittel or Solid State Physics by Ashcroft and Mermin.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 4443, AEP 3620 , or CHEM 7930 highly desirable but not required.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: AEP 4500

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6084 PHYS 4454   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  6085 PHYS 4454   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person