AEP 4500

AEP 4500

Course information provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.

Introduction the physics of crystalline solids. Covers crystal structures; electronic states; lattice vibrations; and metals, insulators, and semiconductors. Covers optical properties, magnetism, and superconductivity as time allows. The majority of the course addresses the foundations of the subject, but time is devoted to modern and/or technologically important topics such as quantum size effects. At the level of Introduction to Solid State Physics by Kittel or Solid State Physics by Ashcroft and Mermin.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 4443, AEP 3610, or CHEM 7930 highly desirable but not required.

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4454

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11582 AEP 4500   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11583 AEP 4500   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person