Course Number: Phys 5110 and Phys 5120
Course Name: Condensed Matter Physics I and II
Credits: Both 3 Cr
Instructor: Ruslan Prozorov prozorov@iastate.edu
PreReq: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Previous coursework equivalent to PHYS 3040 (Thermal Physics) is necessary. Previous or current enrollment in PHYS 4810 (Quantum Mechanics II) is encouraged.
Course Descriptions
Two-semester sequence that covers the fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics. Phys 5110 is offered in the Fall and Phys 5120 is offered in the spring. Topics covered in these courses include:
- Free electron model
- Crystal symmetry
- Band theory of solids
- Transport properties
- Fermi surface
- Phonons
- Semiconductors
- Crystal surfaces
- Magnetism
- Superconductivity