Prerequisites: PHYS 221C; graduate standing or consent of instructor
Description: Topics include classical and quantum theories of the electron gas; crystal and reciprocal lattices; X-ray diffraction; crystal symmetries; electrons in a periodic potential; nearly free electrons; tight binding; semiclassical dynamics; and semiclassical transport. Students whose research is related to condensed matter physics receive a letter grade; other students receive a letter grade or
Cross-listing: Cross-listed with MSE 214.
Credit: Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade.