PHYS 567
Fall 2026 Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9
Credit: 3 hours.
Introduction to the role of crystal symmetries and Berry phases in modern condensed matter physics. Topics include group theory and representation theory, space groups and their representations, electric polarization, Wannier functions, topological insulators, the quantum Hall effect, and the theory of band representations.
Prerequisite: PHYS 560 or consent of instructor. Restricted to Graduate students.