Introduction to the quantum mechanics of electrons in solids, electron-atom interactions and energy band model, providing a basis for rationalizing a wide variety of electronic properties. Consent of the department. Supervised individual study with an area of particular interest to a student which is beyond the scope of the courses. May be repeated for credit. Consent of the department.
Students pursue an area or problem in more depth than possible in other courses.
Topics for investigation may originate from the student or the faculty member supervising the study. May be repeated for credit. Thermodynamics, morphology and kinetics of solid state transformations. Electron theories of solids. Quantum mechanical foundations.