PHYS5114 — Physics and Applications of Quantum Materials: Reviews & Ratings

PHYS5114 (Physics and Applications of Quantum Materials) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.

Introduces students to the quantum materials, the nature and origins of their unique behaviors, and how these systems can be used to enable new quantum technologies. Beginning with a description of the electronic structure of solids, describes how interactions between electrons and spins can manifest electrical and magnetic properties that cannot be explained with a classical description and how isolated defects in solids can be utilized for quantum technologies.

Last taught

Spring 2026

Credits

4 Hours

Prerequisites

(PHYS 2303 with a minimum grade of D- ; PHYS 3602 with a minimum grade of D- ; (PHYS 2305 with a minimum grade of D- or PHYS 4305 with a minimum grade of D- ); PHYS 4115 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- ) or graduate program admission

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Data updated October 2026.

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