General information

Aim of the course

The student will learn how central concepts in solid-state physics can be applied to model physical effects. It is part of the course Modern Physics FYSC01, also named Physics 3

Content

Chemical bonding in solids
Crystal Structure and diffraction
Lattice vibrations and phonons
Band structure, metals, semiconductors, and insulators with applications
Magnetism
A brief survey of superconductivity

Expected foreknowledge
FYSA11, FYSA21, and atomic physics part of FYSC01

Course structure

Lectures, where we go through the subjects
Weekly exercise sessions, where you compare your solutions and discuss with us
Independent study by reading the textbook and other sources as well as solving the exercises
2 computer and 3 experimental labs

Schedule, Lectures Halls and dates VT 2013

For the full schedule and times, see here

First meeting: Tuesday 2 Apr: 10-12 am.
Lectures: Apr 2-5, 8-9, 11-12; 15-17, 19, 22-24; May 20-22.
Exercises: Apr 10; Apr 18; Apr 26; May 23.
Repetition: May 24.
Labs: Weeks 18-20 (see schedule). Mandatory introduction meeting: Apr 25 (Lecture Hall A).
Exam: May 28 (8:00am-1:00pm)

Lectures: Lecture Hall A; Exercises: Rydberg 2,3

Final Exam: Math annex room 8 (MA:8)

Topics, reading assignments, and exercise questions to work on:

week: Bonding, crystals, diffraction, defects (Hofmann Chapters 1,2), exercise questions, set 1 (optional additional reading: Holgate Chapters 2, 3, and 5.1)
week: Mechanical properties, Phonons, thermal properties, and free electron models (Hofmann Chapters 3, 4, and 5), exercise questions, set 2, notes on Lattice vibrations and specific heat (optional additional reading: Holgate Chapters 4, 5.2, 5.3, and 6.1)
week: Band structure, semiconductor devices and dielectrics (Hofmann Chapters 6, 7, and 9), exercise questions, set 3, notes on band structure, and electric conduction (optional additional reading: Holgate Chapters 6.2 to 7)
week: Magnetism, superconductivity and topics of ongoing research (Hofmann Chapters 8, 10 and 11) exercise questions, set 4 (optional additional reading: Holgate Chapters 6 and 8)

Requirements and examination

Preparing written solutions/answers to the exercises provided each week
Actively participate in all 5 labs with approved lab reports (35% of the final grade)
Passing the written exam (65% of the final grade).
There is no mandatory handing-in of the exercises.
Written Exam: the exam will be based on the material covered in the course.

- Support material allowed for the exam: scientific pocket calculator only.

- A formula compendium will be provided together with the exam questions.

Labs

Damtie Fikkeradis Room K422, phone 046-2229088, Fikeraddis.Damtie@teorfys.lu.se

Fredrik Nilsson, Room K411, phone 046-2229080, fredrik.nilsson@teorfys.lu.se

C1: One dimensional Phonon modes: Manual, Location: Datorsal
C2: Band structure: Manual, Location: Datorsal

Exercises

Daniel Karlsson Room K428, phone 046-2229536, daniel.karlsson@teorfys.lu.se

Sofie Yngman, Room A401, phone 046-2228715, sofie.yngman@sljus.lu.se

Literature

Course Literature:

Philip Hofmann: Solid State Physics (Wiley VCH 2008)

Additional and optional course literature:

Sharon Ann Holgate: Understanding Solid State Physics (Taylor and Francis 2009)

With content and sequence of topics similar to Hofmann’s, Holgate focuses more on the intuitive understanding, and is intended as a complementary lecture to Hofmann. The latter is the primary bibliographic reference.

Related Literature (Classical texts on the subject)