Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Summer Quarter 2008
• Autumn Quarter 2008

David Cobden
PHYS 567
Seattle Campus

Theory of Solids

First quarter of a course on modern solid state and condensed matter physics, aimed at bringing student’s knowledge up to the level of current literature. Topics include structural, electronic, and vibrational properties; optical response functions and dynamics; transport theory; and cooperative phenomena. Prerequisite: PHYS 519, PHYS 524. Offered: AW.

Class description

Actually this is the SECOND quarter of a course on condensed matter physics, the first quarter of which was taught in Winter 2007. Please see the web site for details.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

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Modified:June 21, 2008