MN0019 Solid State Physics

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

Information

Code MN0019
Name Solid State Physics
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 İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal / Objective

To teach the basic principles of solid state physics.

Course Content

Crystal structures, fundamental types of lattices, reciprocal lattice, Brillion zones, wave diffraction, Bragg's law, structure determination from diffraction data, crystal bindings, crystal vibrations, heat capacity of solids, thermal properties; free electron Fermi gas, heat capacity of the electron gas, electrical conductivity; energy bands of solids; nanostructures.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

1- Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., (2005), 2- Neil W. Ashcroft and N. David Mermin, Solid State Physics, Sounders College Publishing,(1976)

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows and classifies crystal structures.
LO02 Knows the diffraction of X-rays from crystalline structures and determination of their crystal structure.
LO03 Knows the cohesion types in solids and their quantum mechanical origins.
LO04 Knowledgeable about the elastic properties of solids.
LO05 Knows vibration of atom in crystals, acoustic and optic phonons and their properties.
LO06 Knows the physical basics of heat capacity in solids.
LO07 Knows free electron Fermi gas and its properties in 1, 2 and 3 dimensions.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Based on the qualifications gained during PhD studies, 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 area. 3
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can effectively use the equipment used in the field.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Selects experimental measurement methods of various physical quantities and uses instruments in accordance with their sensitivity limits.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets experimental and observational results. 3
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Can draw conclusions from the information obtained during the preparation for the PhD qualifying exam. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can interpret the information acquired about the field orally and in writing. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses mathematical methods related to the field of study. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have knowledge about the logic, design, conclusion and dissemination of results of scientific research. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of materials and nanotechnology at the level of expertise. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to materials science and nanotechnology. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. 2
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas related to the field. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can carry out independent research on a specific topic related to materials and nanotechnology. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Be able to lead in the execution of interdisciplinary studies. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follows the developments in the her/his field of study and constantly renews herself/himself. 3
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Calculate the predictions of the theories and compare them with the experimental results. 4
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of study is related to. 4
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik He/she shares his/her own ideas and suggestions regarding the problems in the field of study with groups in and outside the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 3
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can develop original solutions for problems in the field. 3
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can prepare a scientific article and publish scientific articles in international refereed journals. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Crystal structure, primitive cell, basis and crystal structure, lattice types, Bravais lattice Study the relevant chapter of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Index system for crystal planes, simple crystal structures, direct imaging of crystal structures: STM, crystal structure data study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Wave difraction and reciprocal lattice, Diffraction of waves by crystals, Bragg's law, reciprocal lattice vectors Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Structure form factor, atomic form factor, Brillouin zones Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Crystal structure determination from diffraction data Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Crystal binding and elastic constants, Van der Waals-London interaction, ionic crystals, covalent crystals Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Metals, hydrogen bonds, elastic strain, elastic stiffness Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-term exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Crystal Vibrations (phonons), Monoatomic basis, two atoms per primitive basis, derivation of elastic constants from experiment Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Acoustic and optical branches, quantization of elastic waves, inelastic scattering by phonons Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Thermal properties, Phonon heat capacity, density of states Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Einstein's model of heat capacity, Debye's model of heat capacity Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Free electron Fermi gas in one, two and three dimensions, heat capacity of electron gas Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Motion in magnetic fields Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Nanostructures, Electronic structure of 0D, 1D and 2D structures Study the relevant section of the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Final exam 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: 10.05.2024 12:09