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Condensed Matter Physics

Condensed matter physics is the study of the physical properties of condensed phases of matter such as solids.

Research

Condensed matter physics at University of Idaho involves the study of many different materials. Some examples include superconducting materials, nanomaterials, magnetic materials and semiconductors.

Facilities

The facilities in the condensed matter physics group include:

  • Low temperature SQUID magnetometer
  • 300 mK cryostat
  • State-of-the-art microprobe Raman spectrometer
  • Numerous deposition systems for growing oxides
  • Nanostructured materials
  • Wide band gap semiconductors
  • Metal and magnetic thin films

The Department of Physics also has access to a variety of other tools, e.g., TEM, SEM, XRD, and is also the sponsor of the Micro and Nano Technology Cleanroom.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

We actively participate in training undergraduate students to do experimental research. Students can learn a wide array of experimental techniques and be involved in interdisciplinary research.

For More Information

For more information about the Condensed Matter Physics research program at Idaho contact:

Leah Bergman

Professor

Engineering-Physics 313

208-885-7317

lbergman@uidaho.edu

Research: Condensed Matter Physics
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Christine Berven

Associate Professor Emeritas

Engineering-Physics 317

208-885-6194

berven@uidaho.edu

Research: Condensed Matter Physics
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You Qiang

Professor

Engineering-Physics 321

208-885-7558

youqiang@uidaho.edu

Research: Condensed Matter Physics
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Contact

Department of Physics

Physical Address:
Engineering-Physics Rm 311

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive, MS 0903
Moscow, ID 83844-0903

Phone: 208-885-6380

Fax: 208-885-4055

Email: physics@uidaho.edu

Web: Department of Physics