PHY 370 - Solid State Physics

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

A first course on the physics of solids. Topics may include crystal structure and x-ray diffraction; lattice vibrations and phonons; free electron Fermi gas; energy bands; properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators; superconductivity; magnetism and magnetic materials. Offered winter semester of odd-numbered years. Prerequisites: PHY 202 and (either MTH 302 or MTH 304).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites: PHY 202 and (either MTH 302 or MTH 304).

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

May have started spring/summer 2007 or earlier.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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