Solid State Physics (FYS540)

The course gives an introduction to solid state physics.


Course description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

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 Apply fundamental crystallographic concepts to describe solid state materials
  • K2 Being able to decribe the band-concept and link it to the properties of solid state materials
  • F1 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

FYS320 Quantum Mechanics

Recommended prerequisites

FYS320 Quantum Mechanics, FYS330 Micro Physics

Exam

Oral exam and presentation

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Oral exam 1/1 30 Minutes Letter grades Compilation of mathematical formulae (Rottmann)

The assignment is written individually.There is no re-take on the assignment. Students who do not pass the assignment can take this part again the next time the course has regular teaching.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Eva Rauls

Course coordinator:

Diana Lucia Quintero Castro

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

4 hours of lecture per week and 2 hours of practice lessons

Language of instruction: English.

Open for

Mathematics and Physics - Master of Science Degree Programme Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto