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Ge 164
Mineral Physics
9 units (3-0-6)  | second term
Prerequisites: Ge 11 ad or equivalent, or instructor's permission.

Introduction to the mineral physics of Earth's interior. Topics covered: mineralogy and phase transitions at high pressures and temperatures; elasticity and equations of state; vibrational, electronic, and transport properties; application of mineral physics data to Earth and planetary interiors. Taught every other year; not offered 2024-25.

Instructor: Jackson