Geology 789N: Mineral Physics

University of Maryland, Spring 2007

 

Course Description

Mineralogy of the EarthÕs interior: elasticity and equations of state; vibrational and electronic properties of minerals; phase transitions; transport properties.

 

Lectures                                                         

Tu, Th 3:30-4:45                                            

PLS 1115                                                       

 

Instructor

Andrew J. Campbell

GEOL Bldg., Rm. 3113

(301) 405-4086

ajc@umd.edu

Office hours: by appointment

 

Syllabus 

 

Link to download XtalDraw, a great and free program for visualizing crystal structures

 

Here are some crystal structures, including several favorite high pressure phases