Physics 141B at Berkeley: Intro Solid State Physics

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The discussion centers on the Physics 141B course at Berkeley, which is a continuation of the Solid State Physics curriculum following 141A. Physics 141B covers advanced topics such as crystal symmetries, electromagnetic and elastic waves in periodic lattices, and properties of solids including superconductivity and magnetism. The prerequisites for 141B include completion of 137A-137B and 141A. The user expresses concern about overlapping content with their current course, TFY4220, which aligns with PHYS141A.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of solid state physics fundamentals
  • Familiarity with crystal symmetries and bonding in solids
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic and elastic wave behavior in periodic lattices
  • Completion of Physics courses 137A and 137B
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the specific syllabus and topics covered in Physics 141B at Berkeley
  • Investigate the differences in content delivery between various lecturers for Physics 141B
  • Explore advanced topics in superconductivity and magnetism relevant to solid state physics
  • Review the course content of TFY4245 to identify unique topics not covered in PHYS141B
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Students planning to take solid state physics courses, exchange students at Berkeley, and anyone comparing international physics curricula.

Nikitin
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Hi. I plan on being an exchange student at Berkeley next year. I cannot find any course description for this course, I only find the description for 141A+141B: http://general-catalog.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_list_crse_req?p_dept_name=Physics&p_dept_cd=PHYSICS

141A. Solid State Physics. (4) Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Prerequisites: 137A-137B; 137B may be taken concurrently. Part I. A thorough introductory course in modern solid state physics. Crystal symmetries; classification of solids and their bonding; electromagnetic, elastic, and particle waves in periodic lattices; thermal magnetic and dielectric properties of solids; energy bands of metals and semi-conductors; superconductivity; magnetism; ferroelectricity; magnetic resonances. (F,SP) Staff

141B. Solid State Physics. (3) Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Prerequisites: 137A-137B and 141A. Part II. A thorough introductory course in modern solid state physics. Crystal symmetries; classification of solids and their bonding; electromagnetic, elastic, and particle waves in periodic lattices; thermal magnetic and dielectric properties of solids; energy bands of metals and semi-conductors; superconductivity; magnetism; ferroelectricity; magnetic resonances. (F,SP) Staff

The problem is that I am taking a SSP course right now at my home uni: http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses/TFY4220#tab=omEmnet
and I don't want to have to re-study the same material.

I'd like to take something akin to this course:
http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses/TFY4245#tab=omEmnet

Does anybody know?
 
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TFY4220 = PHYS141A
TFY4245 ~ PHYS141B (content varies a lot depending on the lecturer from what I've heard)
 

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