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PHYS 337. Solid State Physics


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 001259 Grading Basis GRD

A study of the forces between atoms, crystal structure, lattice vibrations and thermal properties of solids, free electron theory of metals, band theory of solids, semiconductors and dielectrics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 270 /PHYS 270L .