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2010-2011 Graduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

PHYS 666 - Solid State Physics I


Crystal symmetry, lattice vibrations, free and Bloch electrons, Brillouin zones and band structures; introduction to lattice dynamics and transport properties; Fermi surfaces; semiconductors; simple treatment of mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of solids.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PHYS 560 or consent of department.

Credits: 3