SC/PHYS 4050
Solid State Physics
2026–27 handbook
Topics
- Crystal structures and diffraction
- lattice vibrations
- thermal properties
- electron theory of metals
- energy bands
- semiconductors
- magnetism
- superconductivity
Readings
- Handbook reference(s): Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th ed. (2005); Ashcroft and Mermin, Solid State Physics (1976); Blakemore, Solid State Physics, 2nd ed. (1974); Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics (1975).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Reference books in a department handbook; not a confirmed required-book list for a particular 2026–27 section.