PHYS 4454
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PHYS 4454
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 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)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: AEP 4500, AEP 5502
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Clark Hall 294D
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Muller, D
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Additional Information
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.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Rockefeller Hall 112
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Muller, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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