Solid State Physics (FSI-WFF)

Academic year 2020/2021
Supervisor: prof. Mgr. Miroslav Černý, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The goal of this course is to elucidate physical basis of phenomena taking places in a materials substructure that are connected with properties of a solid matter. Acquired knowledge will serve as a fundament for assessment of influence of certain manufacturing technology on materials properties. The task also is to provide information about experimental methods used for materials examination.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Student will acquire necessary knowledge in the field of physical metallurgy of solid matter so he/she will be able to understand to a large number of materials phenomena. Modern physics knowledge will be useful for comprehension of processes, taking places in technical materials.
Prerequisites:
The course lies on the knowledge in the field of atomic and quantum physics, chemical thermodynamic and solid matter structure, both crystalline and non-crystalline.
Course contents:
Physical metallurgy from the point of view of atomic theory. Lattice vibration. Thermal properties of solid matter. Electron theory of solid matter. Secondary electron emission. Magnetic properties of matter.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Student’s classification depends on his/her activity in exercises and elaboration of reports at sufficient graphical and subject level. During the exam, the student will prove his/her knowledge in a written test, amending it partially in oral part. Final classification encompasses: laboratory seminar classification including the reports, written exam outcome and the oral exam result.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Student’s attendance at the exercise is mandatory and is checked by the teacher. Absence has to be authorized properly. Missed lessons are to be compensated in the extent that depends on both the content and amount of the lessons.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture Physical metallurgy from the point of view of atomic theory:
- lattice vibrations (monoatomic linear model, vibration quantization, two-atomic base vibrations, anharmonic vibrations) – 8 lessons
- thermal properties of solid matter (Debye’s model of the specific heat, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity) – 6 lessons
- electron theory of solid matter (free electron theory, belt theory of solid matter, electrical conductivity of metals, electron distribution in semiconductors and non-conductors, semiconductors, P-N junction) – 6 lessons
- secondary electron emission – 2 lessons
- magnetic properties of matter – 4 lessons
    Laboratory exercise Sound propagation in matters 1. to 3. exercise
Thermal expansion, dilatometry 7. to 8. exercise
Potentiometry 9. to 10 exercise
Methods for measurement of magnetic properties of matters 11. to 13. exercise
Literature - fundamental:
1. Kittel,C:  Kittel′s Introduction to Solid State Physics 8th Edition, Wiley, 2018 
Literature - recommended:
1. Smallmen,R.E.: Modern physical metallurgy and materials engine, 1999
2. Ptáček L. a kol.: Nauka o materiálu I a II, CERM Brno 2001,2002
3. Kratochvíl,P., Lukáč,P., Sprášil,B. Úvod do fyziky kovů, SNTL – Alfa Praha, 1987
4. Zangvill, A.: Physics at surfaces. 1st pub.Cambridge, 1988,XIII.,ISBN 0-521-34752-1.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-MTI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 6 Compulsory 2 1 W