FK541 Surface Physics I

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

Information

Code FK541
Name Surface Physics I
Term 2024-2025 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
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

Update Time: 09.05.2024 12:07