Solid State Physics

Lecturer:

Ivo Kraus (gar.)

Tutor:

Ivo Kraus (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Solid State Engineering

Synopsis:

The purpose of this lecture is to introduce the undergraduate students to the study of the physical properties of solids.

Requirements:

Elementary quantum mechanics and statistical physics

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Elements of quantum theory of solids. ^^2. Bonding and vibrations of atoms in solids. ^^3. Structure and properties of crystals. ^^4. Lattice defects. ^^5. Diffusion in solids. ^^6. Physics of metals and alloys. ^^7. Physics of dielelectrics ^^8. Physics of semiconductors ^^9. Magnetic properties of solids ^^10. X-ray, neutron, and electron diffraction.

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge: ^^The physics of solids. ^^Skills: ^^Microscopic explanation of structural, mechanical, thermal, electric, magnetic and optical properties of solids.

Study materials:

Key references: ^^[1]. Marder M.P.: Condensed Matter Physics. J.Wiley, New York, 2000, ^^Recommended references:^^[2]. Kittel C. l : Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley and Sons, New York 1996.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: