Solid State Physics I

5 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1TG300

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 1TG300
Education cycle: First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics G2F, Technology G2F
Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 27 February 2018
Responsible department: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Entry requirements

60 credits within Science/Technology. Recommended courses Thermodynamics and Quantum Physics.

After completion of the course the students should be able to:

explain the basic concepts that are used to describe the structure and physical properties of crystalline substances,
use physical models to perform calculations of the properties of solids,
give an overview of an application related to the physical phenomena treated in the course

Building blocks of crystals: Bravais lattices, crystal structure, reciprocal lattice, Brillouin zones.

Diffraction: Theory and experimental methods.

Lattice dynamics: Phonons, density of states, specific heat, thermal conductivity.

Electron theory: Free electron model, elementary band theory, metals, semiconductors, electrical conductivity.

Laboratory work: Lattice vibrations and thermal properties, Electronic band structure, semiconductors.

Lectures (including guest lectures), lessons and laboratory work.

Written examination at the end of the course (4 credits). Oral presentation of laboratory work (1 credit).