Engineering physics, Solid state physics I, 9 credits
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Teknisk fysik, Fasta tillståndets fysik I, 9 hp
Engineering physics, Solid state physics I, 9 credits
General data
- Code: TKA021F
- Subject/Main field: Engineering Physics
- Cycle: Third cycle
- Credits: 9
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Education
- Approved: 2018-04-19
- Version valid from: 2017-11-16
Aim
The student shall acquire knowledge in solid state physics required for solving engineering exercises and continued studies in physics, as well as show the ability to use the acquired knowledge to solve a research related problem.
Course objectives
The student shall exhibit:
- knowledge about concepts in solid state physics;
- the ability to use physical and mathematical relations to solve less complicated problems in solid state physics;
- the ability to use knowledge from previous courses on problems in solid state physics;
- the ability to preform experiments and interpret the results;
- the ability to document experimental work and create clear and evident elaboration reports and written solutions to problems;
- the ability to use knowledge acquired in the course to independently solve a research related problem;
Content
Crystal structures, lattice and reciprocal lattice, elastic oscillator, vibrations and phonons, heat capacity and heat conduction, the free electron model, energy bands with for semiconductors and metals. Fermi surfaces.
Entry requirements
A person meets the entry requirements for the course if he or she has been admitted to a third-cycle study programme and will be given credit for the course in that study programme.
KE031G Molecular structure, 6 ECS or FY025G Modern physics, 6 ECS.
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The teaching consists of lectures and elaborations. The course is given in english. The elaborations are a mandatory part of the course.
Examination form
4,5 ECS, Theory
Examination through a written exam .
Grades: Fail (F) or Pass (P)
1,5 ECS, Elaborations
Participance at elaborations is mandatory. Examination takes place through approval of the students log book and written report. The elaboration reports are due within one month after the time for the elaboration, unless the course responsible has announced differently.
Grades: Fail (F) or Pass (P)
3 ECS, Research related exercise.
Examination through a report written in english.
Grades: Fail (F) or Pass (P)
For a passing grade in the course all parts mentioned above shall be approved.
The criteria for grades is found at www.miun.se/betygskriterier.
Grading system
Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Charles Kittel
- Title: Introduction to Solid State Physics
- Publisher: Wiley
- Comment: Kap. 1-9 ingår
Reference literature
- Author: Carl Nordling, Jonny Österman
- Title: Physics Handbook for Science and Engineering
- Edition: Senaste upplagan