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Phys 427: Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics

Physics & Astronomy

This course covers ideal crystals and their three-dimensional lattices, and real condensed matter systems with surfaces and interfaces, which may be arranged as alloys, liquids, glasses, and polymers. Topics include electronic structure, energy bands, electron transport phenomena, vibrations of a crystal lattice, semiconductor physics, and optical properties of condensed matter.

3 Credits

Prerequisites

Instruction Type(s)

  • Lecture: Lecture for Phys 427

Subject Areas

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