Solid State Physics (FYS540)
The course gives an introduction to solid state physics.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. 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 Understand and be able to apply fundamental crystallographic descriptors of solid state.
- K2 Have a good understand of the band-concept and how this is used in the description and characterization of solid state (including metals and semiconductors).
- F1 Be able to 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 | 2/3 | 30 Minutes | Letter grades | Compilation of mathematical formulae (Rottmann) |
Mandatory presentations | 1/3 | Letter grades |