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University of Alberta Calendar 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

PHYS 415 - Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics I

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Science
Department Physics
Typically Offered either term

Description
Lattice structure and binding; lattice vibrations; electrons in solids, band structure of metals, Fermi surface; semiconductors and junctions; paramagnetism and diamagnetism; introduction to lattice defects. Prerequisites: PHYS 311 and 372, and MATH 337 or ECE 341 or equivalent.