Condensed Matter Physics I(2.0 credits) | |||
| Code | : | 10228 | |
| Course Type | : | Specialized Courses | |
| Class Format | : | Lecture | |
| Course Name | : | Fundamental and Applied Physics | |
| Starts 1 | : | 3 Autumn Semester | |
| Elective/Compulsory | : | Compulsory | |
| Lecturer | : | Bernard GELLOZ Designated Associate Professor | |
| •Course Purpose |
| The goal of this course is to learn about the crystal structures of solids and their determination by diffraction techniques.
First the different types of atomic bonding are introduced. Then some mechanical properties are discussed, then crystal structures are presented based on a symmetry analysis. The reciprocal lattice is described in relation to the diffraction phenomenon. The relations of the reciprocal lattice with Fourier analysis and plane waves are discussed. Some practical aspects of X-ray diffraction are presented for the cubic crystal system. The amplitude and intensities of diffraction peaks are discussed, introducing structure and form factors. |
| •Prerequisite Subjects |
| •Course Topics |
| 1. Bonding in Solids
2. Crystal Structure and Periodic Structure 3. Bravais Lattices; Famous Crystal Structures 4. Typical Symmetry Elements 5. Real Space and Reciprocal Space 6. X-ray diffraction; Bragg Condition; Laue Function 7. Brillouin zone 8. Crystal Structure Factor 9. Structure Determination by X-ray diffraction 10. Elastic properties of solids and elastic strains |
| •Textbook |
| Introduction to Solid State Physics (IE), 8th Edition Kittel, Charles/ McEuen, Paul. John Wiley & Sons Inc 2005.(￥12,015) |
| •Additional Reading |
| Ashcroft&Mermin: Solid State Physics (Brooks/Cole) Price: ~$60
P. Hofmann: Solid State Physics, an introduction (Wiley-VCH) Price: ~$40 |
| •Grade Assessment |
| Grades will be based on homework, a midterm examination and a final examination |
| •Notes |
| •Contacting Faculty |