Solid State Physics (FSI-TPL)

Academic year 2018/2019
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Tomáš Šikola, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The emphases will be put to qualitative analysis of physical phenomena, explanation of basic properties of solids using microscopic models and of physical principles of selected experimental methods common in research of materials.
Learning outcomes and competences:
The course facilitates a choice of a diploma project by a student, and make it possible to get basic knowledge on modern areas of physics.
Prerequisites:
Atomic Physics, Quantum Physics, Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics.

Completion of the course TF4.

Links to other subjects:
compulsory prerequisite: General Physics IV (Modern Physics) [TF4]
compulsory co-requisite: Quantum and Statistical Physics [TQS]
Course contents:
The crystal lattice its structure and study. Bonds in solids. Lattice oscillations (thermal and optical properties of lattice). Electron theory of solid state: theory of free electrons, band model. Surfaces of solids.
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 assessment of a student is made upon his performance in practice and quality of a discussion on topics selected at the examination (lecture notes allowed at preparation).
Controlled participation in lessons:
The presence of students at practice is obligatory and is monitored by a tutor. The way how to compensate missed practice lessons will be decided by a tutor depending on the range and content of the missed lessons.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture Crystal structure and the ways of its study (0 - 6 lessons).
Bonds in solids (6 - 9).
Lattice oscillations (thermal and optical properties of lattice):
- oscillations of 1D-monoatomic chain (10 - 11),
- quantization of oscillations, phonon, heat capacity (11 - 13),
- oscillations of 1D chain with two atoms per basis, Debye model of heat capacity (13 - 16),
- anharmonic oscillations (16 - 18)
Electronic structure of solids:
- model of free electrons (18 - 21),
- energy band model (21 - 24),
- semiconductors, p-n junction (24 - 26)
- surfaces of solids (26 - 28).
    Exercise The calculation of supportive theoretical examples takes place during the whole semester.
Literature - fundamental:
1. KITTEL, C: Úvod do fyziky pevných látek
2. H. IBACH, H. LÜTH: Solid state physics. (4th edition.) Springer, 2009.
3. N.W. ASHCROFT, N. D. MERMIN: Solid State Physics. Saunders, 1976.
4. J. CELÝ: Kvazičástice v pevných látkách. VUTIUM, Brno, 2004.
5. DEKKER, A. J.: Fyzika pevných látek
Literature - recommended:
1. CH. KITTEL: Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. Academia, Praha 1985.
2. H. IBACH, H. LÜTH: Solid state physics. (4th edition.) Springer, 2009.
3. N.W. ASHCROFT, N. D. MERMIN: Solid State Physics. Saunders, 1976.
4. J. CELÝ: Kvazičástice v pevných látkách. VUTIUM, Brno, 2004.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B3A-P full-time study B-FIN Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory 1 3 S