The unique properties of diamond are examined as a case study of the application of undergraduate solid state physics, at the level of PH 3502. Specifically examined are crystal structure, hardness, specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and selected electronic properties.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Dunn, Christopher David

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02D294M

Advisor

• Lew Yan Voon, Lok C.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Physics

Rights statement

• In Copyright