CHEM 727 / Symmetry and Properties of Solids

1.5 unit(s)

This module will focus on advanced aspects of symmetry and electronic structure and their relationship to the physical properties. Topics to be covered will include electronic instabilities and the associated symmetry-breaking phenomena. The module is primarily aimed at Chemistry students but may also be of interest to students in Physics or Materials Science. Basic knowledge of solid-state chemistry is expected but not a pre-requisite.