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
- PHY356H1, PHY252H1, PHY250H1
- Co-requisite
- n.a.
- Exclusion
- n.a.
- Recommended preparation
- n.a.
- Textbook
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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
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24L: LEC0101, LEC2001: MW2, All Lectures in Room: MP134
- instructor
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