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Learn about the field of physics that deals with the properties and phenomena of matter in its condensed phases, such as solids, liquids, and plasmas. Explore the history, topics, methods, and applications of condensed matter physics, from Einstein's photoelectric effect to quantum computing.
Condensed-matter physics, discipline that treats the thermal, elastic, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of solid and liquid substances. Condensed-matter physics grew at an explosive rate during the second half of the 20th century, and it has scored numerous important scientific and
13 lis 2024 · Condensed-matter physics is the study of substances in their solid state. This includes the investigation of both crystalline solids in which the atoms are positioned on a repeating...
We review and develop concepts of the previous chapters, including wave functions, orbitals, and quantum states. We also introduce many new concepts, including covalent bonding, rotational energy levels, Fermi energy, energy bands, doping, and Cooper pairs.
The central question of condensed matter physics is ‘how do the physical properties of a state of matter emerge from the interactions between the atoms of which the material is composed?’ This is illustrated with the distinct properties of graphite and diamond, two distinct solid states of carbon.
Learn about the research topics and faculty of the condensed matter theory group at MIT, covering quantum, photonic, and soft condensed matter physics. Explore the interdisciplinary connections with biophysics, artificial intelligence, and quantum materials.
13 lis 2024 · This Review discusses areas of condensed-matter physics where this technique can provide particular insight.
