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PHSCS
782

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.

Electrons and Phonons

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

Interacting Electrons

Use interacting electron models to account for common quasi-particle phenomena.

Magnetic Properties

Describe well-known interaction models that exhibit magnetic behaviors and apply them in simple cases.

Computational Methods

Explain common computational methods that go beyond the independent electron model.