Elements of crystallography. Scattering of radiation by crystals. Imperfections in crystals. Lattice vibration theory of phonon model and thermal properties. Free electrons in crystals. Electrical conductivity and the band theory. Introduction to the physics of semiconductor devices. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: 8127 (v.6)<br/> Advanced Calculus 201<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> AND<br/><br/> <br/> <br/> 312508 (v.1)<br/> Waves and Oscillations 202<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> OR<br/><br/>
