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PHYS 3620 - Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics

Effective Start Date: 01/01/2015
The course will examine basic principles of simple theories for metals, the basics of crystallography and crystal structures, the reciprocal space, lattice vibrations, elastic properties of solids, electronic band structure, impurities and defects, dielectric properties, magnetism and superconductivity. Prerequisite: PHYS 2620.

Credits: 3