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Physics of Condensed Matter II , 6 ECTS credits.
/Materiefysik 2/
For:
MFYS
MSN
Y
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 48
Rec. self-study hours: 112
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): A
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Aim:
This course provides an in-depth knowledge in key areas of solid
state physics (optical properties, superconductivity, magnetism,
dielectrics, surface phenomena). After completing the course students will be able to:
- Describe the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and
solid materials and the interaction between electrons and solid materials.
Derive and describe models.
- Describe superconductivity and the theory of this phenomenon.
- Describe magnetism (diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism) and
describe/derive models that lead to the magnetic susceptibility
- Describe and treat the atomic structure of surfaces from various perspectives
(real space, reciprocal space, diffraction)
- Apply the basic theories in the different areas to solve problems
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Quantum mechanics, Physics of Condensed Matter
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
The course is given in form of lectures which include periods för solving problems. Parts of the course are treated in oral presentations by the students, in smaller groups.
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Course contents:
A theoretical treatment of magnetism in condensed matter and a description of applications of magnetism. An extended description of the mechanisms giving the optical properties of condensed matter. A combined phenomenological and theoretical treatment of superconductivity. A treatment of surfaces .
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Course literature:
Kittel, C "Introduction to Solid State Physics", 8th ed., John Wiley, 2005.
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Examination: |
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Witten examination
Oral presentations
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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
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Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Johansson
Examiner: Roger Uhrberg
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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