PHY 355 - Solid State Physics

Department: Physics

Description: Crystal structures, X-ray and electron diffraction, lattice vibrations and thermal properties, binding energy, conduction of electrons, band theory, dielectric and magnetic properties, defects, metals, semiconductors, and insulators.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: PHY 325

Current Offerings

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Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Moulton Hall 309 (MLT 309)

Instructor: To be announced

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.