TNE041 Modern Physics 2007

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Valid for year : 2007

TNE041	Modern Physics, 6 ECTS credits. /Modern fysik/ For: ED MES MT
	Prel. scheduled hours: 40 Rec. self-study hours: 120
	Area of Education: Science Subject area: Physics
	Advancement level (G1, G2, A): G2
	Aim: The course shall give an introduction to and an overview of modern physics, especially areas in statistical physics, quantum mechanics and solid state physics that are important in semiconductor technology. After completing this course students should be able to do the following: Apply basic relations in relativistic dynamics Describe basic phenomena that motivated the transition from classical physics to quantum physics and the formulation of the Bohr model Describe the uncertainty relations and the different ways of interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter, and apply these in problem solving Solve the Schrödinger equation in some special cases; be able to interpret and describe the solutions (wave functions) physically, and to calculate physically measurable quantities using wave functions. Describe non-classical concepts like tunnel effect and spin, and apply these in simple model calculations Describe the Pauli principle and explain how it determines the electron configuration in atoms, and its importance for the principles of the buildup of the periodic system Apply basic statistical mechanics, especially being able to calculate physical quantities starting from distribution functions Give an account for the main steps in the derivation of the Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions, and give examples of applications. Describe different types of crystal structures and chemical bonds in solid materials Give an account for what characterizes conductors, semiconductors and insulators, especially with respect to the electrical conductivity, and the meaning and importance of energy bands. Describe central concepts in semiconductor physics like doping, acceptor,donor,effective mass, and make simple model calculations using them Explain and evaluate results obtained from assignments in computer simulation and communicate by presenting written accounts of these
	Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) Multivariable calculus, Physical modelling 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.
	Supplementary courses: TNE024 Molecular physics,TNE078 Charge transport in organic and inorganic semiconductors
	Organisation: Lectures, tutorials and computer simulations.
	Course contents: Relativistic dynamics, Quantum mechanics: interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter, wave-particle dualism, the uncertainty principle. The Schrödinger equation with applications on simple systems. The Pauli principle, molecules and molecular bonds. Statistical physics:Maxwell-Boltzmann,Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions with applications. Solid state physics: Crystal structures, lattices, electrical conductivity of semiconductors, band theory.
	Course literature: See the course homepage.
	Examination:
	A written examination Compulsory computer simulations	3 p 1 p	/ /	4,5 ECTS 1,5 ECTS

	The lectures are given in english. Lessons and laboratory work are given in swedish or english.
Course language is Swedish/English. Department offering the course: ITN. Director of Studies: Amir Baranzahi Examiner: Ulf Sannemo Link to the course homepage at the department Course Syllabus in Swedish

Linköping Institute of Technology
Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se Last updated: 01/29/2007