Introduction to Solid State Physics

3 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to the basic concepts of solid state physics which are related to the periodic nature of the crystalline lattice. Topics include crystal structure, X-ray diffraction, phonons and lattice vibrations, the free electron theory of metals, energy bands, magnetism and superconductivity. PREREQUISITES: PHYC 3640.03 and 3210.03 which may be taken concurrently, or permission of instructor EXCLUSIONS: PHYC 5230.03 FORMATS: Lecture