Condensed Matter Physics

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course deals with the physics resulting from assembling a very large number of atoms to form a macroscopic piece of a solid. The main topics are: ordering of atoms to form crystal structures, and how the crystal structures vibrate; electronic characteristics of solid insulators, semiconductors and metals; magnetic properties of solids; and how defects significantly modify the physical characteristics of solids. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and PHYS-4301. Requisite Courses: PHYS-2105 and PHYS-2106 [prerequisite(s)]; PHYS-3301 (must be taken previously or at the same time as this course).