PHYS 251
Intro to Solid State
An emphasis on the wide variety of phenomena that form the basis for modern solid state devices. Topics include crystals; lattice vibrations; quantum mechanics of electrons in solids; energy band structure; semiconductors; superconductors; dielectrics; and magnets. (same as MSC 420, ECE 224, ECE 424, PHYS 420).
Topics
- crystals
- lattice vibrations
- quantum mechanics of electrons in solids
- energy band structure
- semiconductors
- superconductors
- dielectrics
- and magnets
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027