PHYS 4150 Condensed Matter Physics

4 semester hours

An introduction to the physics of matter and the relationships between fundamental atomic interactions and observable macroscopic properties (structure, dynamics and phases) that arise from atoms' collective behavior. Topics include: crystal structure, mechanical and thermal properties, free electron Fermi gas, energy band structure, semiconductors and their applications, superconductors, magnetic properties, phase transitions, soft matter systems (such as liquids, polymers, granular materials, liquid crystals).

Lecture, 3 hours.

Prerequisite: PHYS 3200, PHYS 3300

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