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| Solid State Physics | |||
| SOLID STATE PH | |||
| CLASS CODE: | PH 323 | CREDITS: 3 | |
| COLLEGE: | PHYSICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | PHYSICS | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | This in-depth course introduces the basic mathematical and conceptual tools necessary to study the structural, electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties of matter in the solid state. | ||
| TAUGHT: | Fall | ||
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: | Topics will include: crystal structure, the reciprocal lattice, dynamics of atoms in crystals, electronic band structure, semiconductors, and free electrons in solids. Additional topics may include: superconductivity, magnetic resonance, dielectrics and ferroelectrics, surface and interface physics, nanostructures, or others. | ||
| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | 1. Understand basic concepts and mathematical methods of solid state physics. 2. Practice problem solving by using selected problems in solid state physics. 3. Explore important connections between theory, experiment, and current applications. 4. Develop a basis for future learning and work experience. |
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| REQUIREMENTS: | Homework assignements, exams, and presentations. | ||
| PREREQUISITES: | PH 279, Math 316 or equivalent | ||
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2008 | ||