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Modern Physics, 6 ECTS credits.
/Modern fysik/
For:
ED
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 46
Rec. self-study hours: 114
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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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 their applications, and apply these concepts
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
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Multivariable calculus,Mechanics and Wave physics or similar courses
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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Supplementary courses:
Semiconductor technology,organic electronics
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Organisation:
Lectures, tutorials and computer laboratory sessions.
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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 and the periodic system. Statistical physics:Maxwell-Boltzmann,Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions with applications.
Solid state physics: Crystal structures, lattices, electrical conductivity of semiconductors, band theory.
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Course literature:
Randy Harris: Modern Physics.
Nordling,Österman:Physics Handbook
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Examination: |
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A written examination
Compulsory computer simulations
Optional hand-in assignments
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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
0 ECTS
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Optional homework problems are given that may give a bonus on the written examination, the bonus is valid until the examination in August immediately after the course is finished. |
Course language is Swedish/English.
Department offering the course: ITN.
Director of Studies: Adriana Serban
Examiner: Ulf Sannemo
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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