PHYS 4454
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- Schedule of Classes - October 5, 2024 7:31PM EDT
- Course Catalog - October 5, 2024 7:07PM EDT
Classes
PHYS 4454
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
Introduction to the physics of crystalline solids. Covers crystal structures; diffraction; electronic states and density functional theory; 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.
When Offered Fall.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Highly recommended prerequisite: PHYS 4443, AEP 3620, or CHEM 7930.
Distribution Category (PHS-AS) (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 4500, AEP 5502
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Clark Hall 294D
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Yasuda, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Savage Hall 200
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Yasuda, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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