MATS 251A. Electronic and Photonic Properties of Materials (4 units)
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Description
The electronic and optical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. The concept of the band structure. Electronic and lattice conductivity. Type I and Type II superconductivity. Optical engineering using photonic band gap crystals in one-, two-, and three-dimensions. Current research frontiers. Prerequisites: consent of the instructor. (Cross-listed with MAE 265A.)
Prerequisite courses
MATS 251A has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have MATS 251A as a prerequisite.