Technology of Low Dimensional Structures (FSI-TNS)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Miroslav Kolíbal, Ph.D.  
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.
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. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.
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                  
    Laboratory exercise  3 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
    Exercise  7 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  3 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture Crystal structure and the ways of its study (0 - 5 lessons).
Bonds in solids (6 - 8).
Lattice oscillations (thermal and optical properties of lattice):
- oscillations of 1D-monoatomic chain (9 - 10),
- quantization of oscillations, phonon, heat capacity (11 - 12),
- oscillations of 1D chain with two atoms per basis, Debye model of heat capacity (13 - 15),
- anharmonic oscillations (16 - 17)
Electronic structure of solids:
- model of free electrons (19 - 20),
- energy band model (21 - 22),
- semiconductors, p-n junction (23 - 24)
- surfaces of solids (25 - 26).
    Laboratory exercise See seminars.
    Exercise The calculation of supportive theoretical examples and practical demonstrations and testing take place during the whole semester.
    Computer-assisted exercise See seminars.
Literature - fundamental:
1. KITTEL, C: Introduction to solid state physics
2. DEKKER, A. J.: Solid state physics
3. BLAKEMORE, J. S.: Solid State Physics 1997
Literature - recommended:
4. W. A. Goddard, III, D. W. Brenner, S. E. Lyshevski, G. J. Iafrate (Ed.) Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-FIN-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Col 3 Compulsory-optional 1 3 S