PHYS 4454

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PHYS 4454
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.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 Recommended prerequisite: PHYS 4443, AEP 3620, or CHEM 7930. Corequisites: None.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 4500, AEP 5502

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2564 PHYS 4454   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2565 PHYS 4454   DIS 201

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    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person