PHY 524 - SOLID STATE PHYSICS

College of Arts and Sciences

Credit(s): 3

Introductory solid state physics with emphasis on the properties of electrons in crystals; crystal structure, crystal diffraction, reciprocal lattice, lattice vibrations and phonons, free electron theory, energy bands in solids, semiconductors.

Prereq: PHY 520, or consent of instructor. Engineering standing required for EE 524.
Crosslisted with: EE 524