FK625 Nonlinear Crystals I

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FK625
Name Nonlinear Crystals I
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

The aim of this course is to learn many physical phenomena that occur in nonlinear crystals/materials.

Course Content

Nonlinear crystals, definition, basic concepts and properties, ferroelectric, antiferroelectric crystals, statistical models, phase transitions, thermodynamic properties of nonlinear crystals, macroscopic theory of ferroelectric and antiferroelectrics, Gibbs free energy, Landau phase transition.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Principle and Applications of Ferroelectrics and Related Materials, M.E. Lines, A. M. Glass, Clarendon press, 1977.

Notes

Ferroelectric Phenomena in Crystals: Physical Foundations, B. A. Strukov, A. P. Levanyuk, Springer, 1998. Ferroelectric Materials and Their Applications, Y. Xu, elsevier Science Pub., 1991.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Distinguish between linear and non-linear crystals.
LO02 Determines what type of phase transition can occur in crystals.
LO03 Calculates the thermodynamic functions of crystals.
LO04 Establishes relationships between related physical quantities.
LO05 Explain the difference between ferroelectric and antiferroelectric crystals.
LO06 Explain the macroscopic theory of solids.
LO07 Knows the difference between the thermodynamic properties of linear and nonlinear crystals.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the equipment used in the field. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret information in their field written and oral 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. 2
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. 3
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. 2
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. 3
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 3
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. 2
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. 3
PLO18 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 1
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can develop original solutions to physical problems. 3
PLO20 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of non-linear crystals, basic concepts and properties. Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Ferroelectrics Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Antiferroelectric crystals Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Statistical models Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Phase transitions Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 First-order structural phase transitions Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Second-order structural phase transitions Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-terme Exam General review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 Macroscopic theory of ferroelectric and antiferroelectrics Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Thermodynamic properties of crystals Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Thermodynamic properties of nonlinear crystals Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Macroscopic theory of ferroelectric Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Macroscopic theory of antiferroelectrics Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Gibbs free energy Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Landau phase transition Requried reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams General review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams General review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS