PHYS 419 - Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics

Institution:

Virginia State University

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Description:

A study of many-particle systems. Topics include electronic states in crystals, statistical mechanics of polymers and membranes, liquid crystals, superconductivity, phase transitions, defects, Brownian motion, ordering kinetics. Prerequisites: PHYS 312 Thermal Physics; PHYS 313 Physical Mechanics Pre or Co-requisite: PHYS 416 Quantum Mechanics I

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vsu.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 524-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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