PHYS4545 · Physics
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Condensed matter physics concerns all aspects of the physics of "condensed" materials, that is, solids, liquids, gels, and plasma. It is the science behind many technologically-relevant applied and integrated science and engineering fields. This course primarily covers the solid state, starting with crystal lattices and their vibrations (phonons), and descriptions of crystalline metals, semiconductors, insulators, and superconductors. It covers in some detail the electrical, magnetic, optical, and thermal properties of materials, and introduces the student to noncrystalline solids and so-called "soft condensed matter."
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.7 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.9 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.7 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.4 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section