Solid State Physics

Garant předmětu:

Ladislav Kalvoda

Lecturer:

Kateřina Aubrechtová Dragounová, Ladislav Kalvoda, Monika Kučeráková

Tutor:

Kateřina Aubrechtová Dragounová, Monika Kučeráková

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.^^ Abilities:^^Microscopic explanation of structural, mechanical, thermal, electric, magnetic and optical properties of solids.

Study materials:

Key reference:

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

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2022/2023:

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Time-table for summer semester 2022/2023:

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The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Informatická fyzika (elective course)
• Laserová technika a elektronika (compulsory course of the specialization)
• Optika a nanostruktury (compulsory course of the specialization)