AEP 4500

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  • Schedule of Classes - June 11, 2025 2:48PM EDT

AEP 4500
Introductory Solid State Physics

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Introduction to the physics of crystalline solids. Covers crystal structures; diffraction; electronic states and density functional theory; 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.


Enrollment Information REF-F25 Recommended prerequisite: PHYS 4443, AEP 3620, or CHEM 7930.

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)

Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5502, PHYS 4454

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4478 AEP 4500   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

  •  4479 AEP 4500   DIS 201

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    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person