Physical Properties of Materials (FSI-TFV)

Academic year 2018/2019
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Josef Humlíček, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the course is to provide students with basic ideas of solid state physics and this way facilitate understanding of microscopical nature of matter and principles, which the advanced materials technologies and modern experimental methods are based on.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will acquire knowledge of basic physical properties of condesed matter materials, as well as ability to apply the basic physical principles in order to explain and predict the behaviour of materials.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge from the field of the solid state physics.
Course contents:
The course is a follow-up to the course Solid State Physics; and deepens students; knowledge in the field of elastic, thermal, electric, optical and magnetic properties of solid matter. It describes simple physical models enabling calculations of some basic parameters and characteristics of solid matter in order to understand properties of classical and advanced materials.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
The exam is combined (written and oral).
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at seminars is obligatory.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture Mechanical, thermal and electric properties of solids. Metals, semiconductors, polymers, ferroelectrics.
Optical properties of solids. Models describing interaction between light and matter. Dispersion relations. Kramers-Kronig relations.
Magnetic properties of solids. Diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials. Antiferromagnetic materials. Magnetoresistivity.
Superconductors. Graphen.
    Exercise Solving the problems listed in the text quoted.
Literature - fundamental:
1. S. J. BLUNDELL: Magnetism in condensed matter. Oxford University Press 2001.
2. A. M. FOX: Optical properties of solids. Oxford University Press 2002.
3. J. SINGLETON: Band theory and electronic properties of solids. Oxford University Press 2004.
4. Humlíček J.: Optické vlastnosti pevných látek, skriptum MU Brno
5. CH. KITTEL: Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. Academia, Praha 1985.
Literature - recommended:
1. CH. KITTEL: Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. Academia, Praha 1985.
2. S. J. BLUNDELL: Magnetism in condensed matter. Oxford University Press 2001.
3. A. M. FOX: Optical properties of solids. Oxford University Press 2002.
4. J. SINGLETON: Band theory and electronic properties of solids. Oxford University Press 2004.
5. O. CAHA: Příklady a úlohy k předmětu Fyzikální vlastnosti materiálů. Elektronický studijní materiál, Brno 2014.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
M2A-P full-time study M-FIN Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology -- Cr,Ex 6 Compulsory 2 1 W