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Physics of Condensed Matter I, 6 ECTS credits.
/Materiefysik 1/
For:
FyN
MED
MFYS
MSN
Y
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 54
Rec. self-study hours: 106
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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:
The overall goal with the course is that the student shall be able to define, derive and utilize/apply relations on problems within condensed matter physics. This means that the student shall:
- know about crystal structures for solids and how to determine the structure from diffraction experiments.
- know about the electronic structure of ordered solids, i.e. the origin of the electronic band structure.
- know and understand static and dynamic properties of solids.
- be able to formulate idealized models for problems within condensed matter physics.
- be able to apply knowledge and skills to solve problems within condensed matter physics.
- be able to explain in a well structured and logical consise way relations/derivations within condensed matter physics as well as between central concepts of the theory.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Modern physics, Thermodynamics and statistical mecahnics and Quantum Mechanics desirable but not required.
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 material is presented in the form of lectures, problem solving sessions and laboratory excersises.
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Course contents:
The atomic structure of ordered solids. Theoretical and experimental background for structure determinations using diffraction. Lattice vibrations and from these derived dynamic properties, such as heat capacity and conduction. The electronic structure of ordered solids, including some theoretical models for describing the electron band structure of different types of solids; the free electron model, the nearly free electron model and the tight binding model. Electron states in semiconductors, doping. Fermi surfaces in metals. Defects.
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Course literature:
Kitell, C.: "Introduction to Solid State Physics", 8th ed., John Wiley, 2005.
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Examination: |
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One written examination, including both problems to solve and descriptive theory questions
Two laboratory work assignments
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5 ECTS
1 ECTS
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Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Johansson
Examiner: Ivan Ivanov
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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