Course

Computational Solid State Physics (FYS630)

Facts

Course code FYS630

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction English, Norwegian

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

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Introduction

With these subjects the student will be able to understand the basis of solid state physics, such as

Solid state concepts; Phonons; Lattice and magnetic excitations in solids;

Force field methods; Hartree and Hartree-Fock theory; Density-Functional theory; Basis sets; Pseudopotentials; Molecular dynamics;

Functional properties of different types of materials;

Experimental methods for material characterization and how to simulate them numerically.;

The student will be able to apply these concepts on state of the art research topics.

Content

Force field methods; Hartree and Hartree-Fock theory; Density-Functional theory; Basis sets; Pseudopotentials; Molecular dynamics; super cells and surface modelling

Functional properties of different types of materials;

Experimental methods for material characterization and how to simulate them numerically.

Learning outcome

The students will get a solid understanding of the fundamentals of theoretical Solid State Physics and Materials Science and knowledge and skills to perform computational modeling of simple systems. The course will give an overview over the various classes of traditional and exciting novel materials enabling the technological progress of tomorrow. The students will also get an overview over the state-of-the-art methods for materials' characterization and how theory and experiment can work efficiently together. The course will give a necessary foundation for the advanced research on Master and PhD level in the field of Solid State Physics, Materials Physics, Applied and Computational Materials Science and/or Applied Physics.

Required prerequisite knowledge

  • Quantum Mechanics (FYS320)
  • Solid State Physics (FYS540)

Recommended prerequisites

Quantum Mechanics (FYS320), Solid State Physics (FYS540)

Exam

Oral exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 45 Minutes

Marks Letter grades

Aid None permitted

Coursework requirements

Project assignment with presentation

Individual project assignment with presentation.

Each student must prepare and present at least one current topic within the course field, either as one longer presentation or two shorter ones. The choice of topic and format depends on the number of students and available topics.

The teacher provides relevant material and guidance during preparation. Each presentation must be approved by the course teacher before it is given to the class.

Both the assignment and the presentation must be approved to gain access to the exam.

Method of work

Teaching consists of lectures and seminars with student presentations.The number and length of seminars depend on the number of students in the course.

If possible, practical exercises will be arranged in selected topics towards the end of the semester.

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Mathematics and Physics Mathematics and Physics
Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Bjørn Henrik Auestad
Course coordinator:
Eva Rauls

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1