PHYS 4454

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PHYS 4454
Introductory Solid State Physics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Highly recommended prerequisite: PHYS 4443, AEP 3620, or CHEM 7930.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4507 PHYS 4454   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  4508 PHYS 4454   LAB 401

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person