Crystal structures, reciprocal lattice, crystal bonding, phonons (including specific heat), band theory of electrons, free electron model, electron-electron and electron-phonon interactions, transport theory. Prerequisite(s): course 216. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.
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This course is an introduction to biophysics examining many topics in this broad area. This will be the first biophysics course taught by the Physics department. However the participation of upper division students from other majors is encouraged. The course will cover a wide range of topics, applying physical principles and techniques to different problems in biology. There will be a number of projects for students to collaborate on.