Seminar in Solid State Theory

Course guarantor:

Petr Sedlák

Lecturer:

Dalibor Repček, Petr Sedlák, Hanuš Seiner

Tutor:

Supervisor:

Department of Solid State Engineering

Synopsis:

The purpose of this lecture is to solve numerical problems of theory of solids and physics of condensed state.

Requirements:

Knowledge of fundamentals of quantum mechanics and statistical physics.

Syllabus of lectures:

Solving chosen characteristic problems of theory of solids and physics of condensed state: 1. Vibrations of atoms in crystal lattice and its thermal properties, 2. Schrödinger equation for solids, 3. Phonons, 4. electrons in periodical potential, 5. Interactions between solid state and external electromagnetic waves, 6. Characteristic properties of solids.

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge: ^^Fundamental knowledge of approaches in theory of solids. ^^Skills:^^Understanding of chosen theoretical models and approaches of theory of solids and physics of condensed state.

Study materials:

Key references:^^[1]. Anselm A.I.:Introduction to Semiconductor Theory, Mir Publishers Moscow 1981, ^^[2]. Harrison A.: Solid State Theory, McGraw Hill, New York 1970. ^^Recommended references:^^[3]. Ashcroft N.W., Mermin N.D.: Solid State Physics, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York 1976.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:

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Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Inženýrství pevných látek (compulsory course in the program)
• Solid State Engineering (compulsory course in the program)