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Semester 2
Solid State Physics (PHYS10095)
Subject
Physics and Astronomy
College
SCE
Credits
10
Normal Year Taken
4
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Course Summary
This course will deepen your understanding of the electronic properties of solids already gained through Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics, and use this understanding to elucidate the electrical, optical and magnetic properties of crystalline solids. It will also give you an introduction to density functional theory. The course will be complemented by the presentation of examples of current solid-state research.
Course Description
* Revision and consolidation: crystals;* Elastic properties of solids and sound waves;* Fermi surfaces and metals;* Density functional theory;* Semiconductor and semiconductor-based devices;* Optical properties of solids;* Magnetic properties of matter;* Introduction to superconductivity.
Assessment Information
Written Exam 75%, Coursework 25%, Practical Exam 0%
Additional Assessment Information
25% Coursework75% Examination
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