— Introduction to Solid State Physics

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Survey of fundamental ideas in the physics of solids, with selected device applications. Crystal structure, x-ray and neutron diffraction, phonons, simple metals, energy bands and Fermi surfaces, semiconductors, optical properties, magnetism, superconductivity. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).