PHSCS 781
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Modern Theory of Solids
Course Description
Quantum theory of solids, emphasizing the unifying principles of symmetry, energy-band theory, dynamics of electrons and of periodic lattices, and cooperative phenomena.
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3
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3
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Title
Groups and Symmetry
Learning Outcome
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.
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Crystal Structure
Learning Outcome
Describe crystal structures in both direct and reciprocal space by identifying the primitive unit cell, atomic basis, reciprocal unit cell, and first Brillouin zone.
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Calculate Basic Properties
Learning Outcome
Calculate basic electronic and phononic properties of materials using both classical and quantum mechanical models.
