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About the Course
Complex systems can exhibit emergent phenomena, wherein the interplay of simple underlying rules governing the constituent parts leads to rich and unexpected behavior of the whole. Condensed matter physics is the branch of physics devoted to understanding such emergence in physical systems. It is the largest subfield of physics, and has developed a wealth of ideas and techniques for taming complexity. The course provides an introduction to this physics of emergence.
The course is aimed at a general audience. It assumes familiarity with algebra, and passing familiarity with basic concepts such as atoms and energy, but does not assume knowledge of advanced physics or mathematics. It is the first of a series of three courses introducing the key ideas of modern condensed matter physics. However, it can also be taken as a standalone course.
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By Leslie S
•Feb 20, 2024
Just enough complexity to keep the topic interesting and difficult.
By Srinivas P N
•Aug 9, 2024
Easy to understand, segway into prof research!
By Nicolas F P C
•Mar 28, 2024
Great course!