Code: | FIS3005 | Acronym: | FIS3005 |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Physics |
Active? | Yes |
Web Page: | https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=475 |
Responsible unit: | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Physics |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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L:F | 47 | Official Study Plan | 3 | - | 6 | 49 | 162 |
MI:EF | 50 | study plan from 2017/18 | 3 | - | 6 | 49 | 162 |
To acquire knowledge of the basic concepts of condensed matter physics such as crystal structures, Drude model and Sommerfeld theory, phonons, Bloch’s theorem, reciprocal space, tight binding model, the nearly free electron model, energy bands, semiconductors (an introduction). To introduce different types of materials, and how their properties depend on the microscopic structure. To familiarize oneself with experimental techniques for fundamental studies of materials.
Geometry of solids: crystal structure; reciprocal lattice; Brillouin zone; waves in crystals
X-Ray diffraction - wave scattering by crystals
Specific heat of solids
Electrons in metals: Drude theory and Sommerfeld theory
Structure of materials
Lattice vibrations and thermal properties. Phonons. Tight Binding Chain.
Electrons in periodic potentials
Metals, alloys and the Fermi surface
Semiconductors – an introduction
This course has lectures (2 hours/ week) and problem-solving classes (1.5 hours / week). Learning contents are presented and discussed in lectures; problem-solving classes will focus on the demonstration of learning contents and their applications to current research topics. An instructional methodology of cooperative learning with whiteboarding will be used in problem-solving classes.
Private study.
designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 113,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 49,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
Any omissions and/or questions regarding this form will be resolved by the course’s instructor.
The jury can demand that the student takes an additional written and/or oral examination.
Jury:
Teresa M. Seixas
Eduardo Castro
João Pedro Araújo
Face-to-face exams.