Information
Code | FK541 |
Name | Surface Physics I |
Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
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 |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. METİN ÖZDEMİR |
Course Goal / Objective
To disseminate the most up to date knowledge on the fundamentals of surface physics, on surface steps and and their interactions, on the equilibrium shape of equilibrating crystals, on the investigation of equilibrating continuous and steppede surfaces and on other related subjects.
Course Content
Definition of surface, review of thermodynamic potentials, surface energy, surface morphology, chemical potential, surface diffusion equation and one dimensional solution, surface roughnening temperature, atomic steps and chemical potential, equilibrium surface shape, Wulff construction, equations of motion for steps, analytical solutions, numerical solutions of equations of motion.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Physics at Surfaces, Andrew Zangwill
Notes
Lecture notes.
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | understands what is a surface and why it is important. |
LO02 | understands surface energy concept and distinguishes it form surface tension. |
LO03 | Understand the surface chemical potential and how to calculate it. |
LO04 | Understand surface roughening temperature and becomes aware of its relation with surface energy. |
LO05 | Undestand the mechanism of appearence of surface steps. |
LO06 | Understand step energy and step chemical potential. |
LO07 | Understand how to guess the equilibrium crystal shape from surface energy. |
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. | 5 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the equipment used in the field. | |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | |
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. | 3 |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret information in their field written and oral | 3 |
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. | 4 |
PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 3 |
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. | 2 |
PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. | 2 |
PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. | 3 |
PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | 2 |
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. | 3 |
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. | 3 |
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. | 3 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Definition fo surface, surface and volume related thermodynamic quantities. | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
2 | Surface energy and its measurement | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
3 | Chemical potential and surface morphology, surface tension | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
4 | surface diffusion and equilibration of continuous surfaces | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
5 | Rough surfaces and roughening temperature | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
6 | Atomic steps on surfaces, step-step interactions, form of interactions and their source | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
7 | Continue with previous section and step free energy | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Equilibraition of surface, diffusion equation | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
10 | Equations of motion for steps | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
11 | Equilibrium shapes of crystals and Wulff construction | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
12 | Simple analytical solutions of step equations of motion | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
13 | Numerical solutions of step equations of motion | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
14 | Numerical solutions for a one dimensional crystal | study lecture notes and investigate through other sources of information | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
15 | Numerical solutions for a one dimensional crystal and their interpretation | term exams | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
16 | Term Exams | term exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Term Exams | term exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 |