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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.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by David Cobden
Date: 12/18/2007