GEO 556 - Solid-State Geophysics

Application of lattice dynamics and equations of state of solids to studies in high-pressure, high-temperature geophysics. Reviews experimental data from physical acoustics, static and shock wave compression, and theoretical results from finite strain and atomistic models.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): GEO 551 and GEO 552, or permission of instructor

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Spring