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PHY487H1F
Condensed Matter Physics

Official description

Introduction to foundational concepts of condensed matter physics in the solid state. Main topics to be covered: crystal structure, reciprocal lattice, x-ray diffraction, crystal binding, lattice vibrations, phonons and electrons in solids, Fermi surfaces, energy bands, semiconductors and magnetism. Special topics to be surveyed: superconductivity and nanoelectronic transport.


Prerequisite
PHY252H1, PHY250H1, PHY356H1
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
n.a.
Recommended preparation
PHY254H1, PHY358H1
Textbook
                            Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th Edition, Charles Kittel
                        
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY487H1F
session
fall
year of study
4th year
time and location
24L: LEC0101, LEC2001: MW2 Students/TAs: Room information available on ACORN (https://www.acorn.utoronto.ca/) Instructors: Room information available in the LSM Portal (https://lsm.utoronto.ca/lsm_portal)
instructor
Harlick, Ania
Ania Harlick