Solid State Physics

3 credits · Graduate

Physics of the solid state of matter. Covers: theories of metals, crystal lattices, reciprocal lattice, periodic potentials, electron dynamics, band structure, conduction in metals, phonons in metals, semiconductors, diamagnetism and paramagnetism, superconductivity. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 302-3 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor Preclusion(s): PHYS 404-3