PHYC 4230
Intro to Solid State Physics
Lec 01 selected
An introduction to the basic concepts of solid state physics which are related to the periodic nature of the crystalline lattice. Topics include crystal structure, X-ray diffraction, phonons and lattice vibrations, the free electron theory of metals, energy bands, magnetism and superconductivity.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Tue, Thu 14:35-15:55
From the syllabus
From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Kimberley Hall. Winter 2027 is taught by Abu Zir A., so details may differ. Open the PDF
Grading
35%Assignments (5)
15%Workshop quizzesOne during each workshop
20%Midterm testIn class
30%Final examDuring exam period
Textbooks
- Introduction to Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel
- Solid State Physics, Ashcroft & Mermin
Course rules
- Assignments
- Collaboration is encouraged, but submitted calculations and writing must be your own.
- Late work
- Request extensions before the due date with acceptable documentation; unapproved late work loses 20% per day.
- Missed exams
- A missed midterm or exam requires good reason and acceptable documentation.
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