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PHYS 449 — Physics of Solids II
Physics · University of Ghana
Lattice translation vectors, symmetry operations; types of lattices; simple crystal structures; crystal diffraction and the reciprocal lattice; Bragg's Law; reciprocal lattice vectors; Brillouin zones; Lattice vibrations; Lattice heat capacity; thermal conductivity. Free electron Fermi gas; Fermi distribution, heat capacity of an electron gas; electrical conductivity; Wiedemann – Franz law; metals; insulators.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 400
- Semester
- Semester One
Other courses on this programme
- PHYS 401 — Seminar I
- PHYS 410 — Project Work
- PHYS 443 — Physics of Large Systems II
- PHYS 446 — Nuclear Physics II
- PHYS 447 — Electronics II
- PHYS 448 — Particle Physics
- PHYS 452 — Quantum Mechanics II
- PHYS 454 — Contemporary Physics
- PHYS 455 — Energy Systems
- PHYS 459 — Physics of Solids III
- PHYS 461 — Principles of Radioactive Dating
- PHYS 462 — Basic Meteorology
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).