Solid State Physics

Code:

F4041

Acronym:

F4041

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Nanomaterials Science and Technology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CTN	11	Official Study Plan since 2020_M:CTN	1	-	6	42	162
M:Q	3	Study plan since academic year 2023/2024	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Learning outcomes and competences

To have the the ability to derive some of the basic results of the models studied and of finding  answers to relatively elementary extensions of the models, demonstrating understanding of the basic principles and their relationships.

Working method

B-learning

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Physics, Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism.

Program

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

 

 

Mandatory literature

Steven H. Simon; The Oxford Solid State Basics, Oxford, 2013. ISBN: 978019968077
Kittel Charles 1916-; Introduction to solid state physics. ISBN: 0-471-11181-3
Ashcroft Neil W.; Solid state physics. ISBN: 9780030839931

Complementary Bibliography

Ziman J. M.; Principles of the theory of solids. ISBN: 0-521-08382-6
Singleton John; Band theory and electronic properties of solids. ISBN: 0-19-850644-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

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.

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Condensed matter properties > Cristallography
Physical sciences > Physics > Solid state physics
Physical sciences > Physics > Condensed matter properties > Physics of semiconductors

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	80,00
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	120,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to FCUP rules.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Exam: Grade: 0 - 20->80%
Problems and experimental work report ->20%

Classification improvement

Exam repetition, mantaining continuous evaluation component.

Observations

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:
João Pedro Araújo
Armandina Lopes
Estelina Silva

Face-to-face exams.