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PHYS556

Solid State Physics
PHYS556 SP

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimes
1 30 29 Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

Photo Caption and Credits

An introductory course in solid state physics. The fundamentals of crystalline structure, photons and electrons in solids will be developed. Applications will cover the thermal, electrical (including superconductivity), optical and magnetic properties of metals, insulators and semiconductors. Open only to graduate students.

MAJOR READINGS

C. Kittel, INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE
PHYSICS (6th ed.)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets, midterm and final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Open only to graduate students.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GR Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Huwel, L
Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 0, Fr: 0
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998



About the Photo:

Silver crystals.

Reference:

Hewitt, Paul G., CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS. New York: Harper Collins, 1993



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