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Modern Physics: Condensed
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Phys 411 and 461, or consent of the instructor. |
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4 credit hours. |
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Crystal structures.
Interatomic binding.
Lattice vibrations.
Thermal and magnetic properties.
Quantum statistical mechanics.
Free electron theory of metals.
Electronic band theory.
Semiconductors and insulators.
Superconductivity. |
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