FYS-1626 Solid-State Physics, 3 cr

Additional information

Suitable for postgraduate studies.

Person responsible

Esa Räsänen

Lessons

Implementation Period Person responsible Requirements
FYS-1626 2016-01 3 Esa Räsänen
Janne Solanpää
Final exam and weekly exercises.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehension of basic concepts and mathematical background in solid-state physics; ability to apply the most important classical and quantum mechanical approaches to lattice structures, metals and semiconductors; basic knowledge of magnetism, dielectrics, superconductivity and semiconductor nanostructures.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Bonding and crystal structure  Lattice structures and theoretical modeling  van der Waals interactions, applications of Bragg scattering 
2. Mechanical and thermal properties of solid state materials  Defects, vibrations, phonons, specific heat  Thermal conductivity 
3. Metals: classical and quantum mechanical approach  Free-electron model, calculation of the density of states  Bloch theorem; Hall effect; conductivity 
4. Semiconductors  pn-junction, diode, transistor, LED  Solar cells; quantum dots and wires 
5. Magnetism, dielectrics, superconductivity  Diamagnetism and paramagnetism; magnetic ordering; polarizability; London theory, Ginzburg-Landau theory  Ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; BCS theory 

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

Good knowledge of the core material will be achieved by carefully following the lectures / lecture notes and doing all the exercises. The book (Hofmann) is also recommended but it is not a necessity.

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Additional information Examination material
Book   Solid State Physis: An Introduction   Philip Hofmann   978-3527408610     Filling a gap in the literature for a brief course in solid sate physics, this is a clear and concise introduction that not only describes all the basic phenomena and concepts, but also discusses such advanced issues as magnetism and superconductivity. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Solid-State-Physics-Philip-Hofmann/dp/3527408614   No   
Lecture slides     Esa Räsänen       Lecture notes in PDF to be added in POP.   No   

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
FYS-1260 Laaja fysiikka III Atomifysiikka Advisable    
FYS-1270 Laaja fysiikka IV: Aineen rakenne Advisable    

Additional information about prerequisites
Laaja fysiikka I-IV tai vastaavat tiedot ovat käytännössä välttämättömät esitiedot kurssin suorittamiseksi. Myös Kvanttimekaniikka 1 on suositeltava.

Correspondence of content

There is no equivalence with any other courses

Updated by: Niemi Eeva, 23.03.2016