Solid state theory
7.5 ECTS creditsStudents advance their knowledge and skills in condensed matter physics. Instruction is in the form of lectures and seminars where the student present chosen parts of course literature or related material. The students choose a subarea of course content for in-depth study and presents this orally and in writing. The topic of the specialisation must be approved by the examiner.
Course content:
-crystal structures and lattices; crystal symmetries, symmetry operations-theory of x-ray scattering in crystals, reciprocal lattice, experimental methods of x-ray diffraction-electronic structure of crystals based on one- electron model, Bloch's theorem, Fermi surfaces, band structure,-multiparticle phenomena; Hartree-Fock theory, density functional theory-band structure calculation; crystal binding, cohesive energy-lattice vibrations and phonons; classical theory and quantum theory- the semi-classical model of Bloch electron dynamics, quantisation of semi-classical dynamics, Fermi Liquid Theory-optical properties of semiconductors and metals; dielectric function, optical transitions, excitons, plasmons-mean field theory, quantum mechanic theory of diamagnetism, paramagnetism and ferromagnetism, the Heisenberg model, the Stoner model.
Course content:
-crystal structures and lattices; crystal symmetries, symmetry operations-theory of x-ray scattering in crystals, reciprocal lattice, experimental methods of x-ray diffraction-electronic structure of crystals based on one- electron model, Bloch's theorem, Fermi surfaces, band structure,-multiparticle phenomena; Hartree-Fock theory, density functional theory-band structure calculation; crystal binding, cohesive energy-lattice vibrations and phonons; classical theory and quantum theory- the semi-classical model of Bloch electron dynamics, quantisation of semi-classical dynamics, Fermi Liquid Theory-optical properties of semiconductors and metals; dielectric function, optical transitions, excitons, plasmons-mean field theory, quantum mechanic theory of diamagnetism, paramagnetism and ferromagnetism, the Heisenberg model, the Stoner model.
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements:
Physics 60 ECTS cr, including the courses Solid State Physics 7.5 ECTS cr, Quantum Physics II 7.5 ECTS cr and Mathematical Physics II 7.5 ECTS cr, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Master of Science in Engineering Physics (studied during year 4)
- Master of Science in Engineering, Degree Programme in Engineering Physics (studied during year 2)