Solid State Physics (FYS540)
The course gives an introduction to solid state physics.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
FYS540
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Structure and crystallography: Bravais-lattice, unit cells, crystal systems, point groups and space groups. Defects.
Band-theory: Quantum mechanical foundation, Kronig-Penney model, density of states, calculations.
Quasiparticles: excitones, metals and Fermi-gas, semi-conductors, quantum confinement, quasi particles in magnetic fields.
Quantized waves: phonons, coherent states, energy density
Interaction of quasi particles: phonons, photons and/or electrons; thermal and electrical conduction.
Complex susceptibility: dielectric systems, Krames-Kronig relations, polaritones, optics.
Spin and magnetic system: magnetic structures, Ising model, critical fluctuations, domains, spin-waves, spin-spin interactions.
Note that the exam language will be the same as the teaching language.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should:
- K1 Apply fundamental crystallographic concepts to describe solid state materials
- K2 Being able to decribe the band-concept and link it to the properties of solid state materials
- F1 use the quantization-concept to describe transport properties and interactions of quasi-particles.
- K3 Have obtained insight into dielectric and magnetic systems, and fundamental interactions within these.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Oral exam and presentation
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oral exam | 1/1 | 30 Minutes | Letter grades | Compilation of mathematical formulae (Rottmann) |
The assignment is written individually.There is no re-take on the assignment. Students who do not pass the assignment can take this part again the next time the course has regular teaching.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Eva RaulsCourse coordinator:
Diana Lucia Quintero CastroHead of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadMethod of work
4 hours of lecture per week and 2 hours of practice lessons
Language of instruction: English.