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PHSCS
781

Modern Theory of Solids

Hours

3.0 Credit, 3 Lecture, 0 Lab
Quantum theory of solids, emphasizing the unifying principles of symmetry, energy-band theory, dynamics of electrons and of periodic lattices, and cooperative phenomena.

Crystal Structure

Describe crystal structures in both direct and reciprocal space by identifying the primitive unit cell, atomic basis, reciprocal unit cell, and first Brillouin zone.

Groups and Symmetry

Identify crystal symmetries and their group theoretical relationships and apply them to descriptions of physical and properties such as phonon spectra, electronic bond structures, other excitation phenomena, and Fermi surfaces.

Calculate Basic Properties

Calculate basic electronic and phononic properties of materials using both classical and quantum mechanical models.