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Physics 6806 Condensed Matter Physics Spring 2019 Instructor: Prof. Rolando Valdés Aguilar Contact Information: PRB 2042, X-292 5758. [email protected] Textbook: The Oxford Solid State Basics. Author: Steven H. Simon (Oxford University Press, 2013. ISBN (paperback): 978-0-19- 968077-1, ISBN (hardcover): 978-0-19-968076-4). Location: Enarson Bldg. 246 Time: Monday and Wednesday 3:00 – 5:05 pm. Pre-requisites: Quantum Mechanics (McIntyre/Townsend). Knowledge of Electromagnetism (Griffiths) and Statistical Mechanics (Schroeder) would be beneficial. If you will be taking Statistical Mechanics and/or E&M concurrently, or are unsure about your preparation, please come talk to me. Description: This course will provide an introduction to the vast field of condensed matter physics. We will cover both traditional and modern aspects of the field by using both theoretical and experimental descriptions. The goal is to obtain a high enough level of knowledge to be able to understand current research papers, and also to appreciate, at the phenomenological level, the importance of condensed matter research in modern technology.

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Page 1: Physics 6806 Condensed Matter Physics Spring 2019cem.osu.edu/files/2018/10/Phys6806-Syllabus-1.pdfPhysics 6806 Condensed Matter Physics Spring 2019 Instructor: Prof. Rolando Valdés

Physics6806CondensedMatterPhysics

Spring2019

Instructor:Prof.RolandoValdésAguilarContactInformation:PRB2042,[email protected]:TheOxfordSolidStateBasics.Author:StevenH.Simon(OxfordUniversityPress,2013.ISBN(paperback):978-0-19-968077-1,ISBN(hardcover):978-0-19-968076-4).Location:Enarson Bldg.246Time:MondayandWednesday3:00– 5:05pm.

Pre-requisites:QuantumMechanics(McIntyre/Townsend).KnowledgeofElectromagnetism(Griffiths)andStatisticalMechanics(Schroeder)wouldbebeneficial.IfyouwillbetakingStatisticalMechanicsand/orE&Mconcurrently,orareunsureaboutyourpreparation,pleasecometalktome.

Description: This course will provide an introduction to the vastfield of condensed matter physics. We will cover both traditionaland modern aspects of the field by using both theoretical andexperimental descriptions. The goal is to obtain a high enoughlevel of knowledge to be able to understand current researchpapers, and also to appreciate, at the phenomenological level,the importance of condensed matter research in moderntechnology.