Computational Solid State Physics (FYS630)

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.


Course description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Course code

FYS630

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by
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Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by January 20th for the spring semester.

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.

Learning outcome

The students will get a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Solid State Physics and the 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. 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

FYS320 Quantum Mechanics, FYS540 Solid State Physics

Recommended prerequisites

FYS540 Solid State Physics

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Oral exam 1/1 45 Minutes Letter grades None permitted

Coursework requirements

Project assignment with presentation
Project assignment is done individually.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Eva Rauls

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

Lectures and seminars with student presentations (number and length of seminars depending on student number). Practical exercises on selected topics if possible.

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.

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