AEP 5502

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AEP 5502
Introductory Solid State Physics

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 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.


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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: AEP 4500, PHYS 4454

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7505 AEP 5502   LEC 001

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    • TR Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7506 AEP 5502   LAB 401

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    • R Savage Hall 200
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person