Gecondenseerde materie 1

Condensed Matter 1

Studiewijzer 2015/2016

Globale inhoud

The world around us is dominated by solids. This explains the central role of condensed matter physics in the global physics research scene, one in which Dutch physics plays a prominent role. This lecture course introduces the most important concepts which give a starting point for understanding the physics behind modern electronic and opto-electronic devices – from mobile phones and computers to solar cells. This course is strongly recommended for students interested in condensed matter and materials physics, in the applications of quantum theory in condensed matter as well as in the physics of energy materials. It acts as a good basis for the courses Physics of Energy and Sustainability, Gecondenseerde materie 2 and the Workshop Natuurkunde (WZI). It also goes together well with atomic physics and Quantumfysica 3.
This course will address in detail topics of bonding, crystal structure, crystal vibrations, free electrons in metals, the impact of periodic lattice potential on electronic wavefunction and energy levels, the properties and description of semiconductors and semiconductor devices like LEDs or solar cells. Besides lectures and problem-solving classes, a lab-tour within the UvA's IoP will be organized to give you a taste of how experimental research into solid state materials is done in practice. 

This course is strongly recommended for students who would like to understand how the properties of materials can be used to build devices, how the quantum properties of particles lead to such a broad variety in the physical properties of materials, and the basics of how light interacts with semicondcutors, an effect essential for optoelectronic, photovoltaic and photonic devices. To oversimplify, this course, armed with the quantum concepts of the quantum atom gets you to the physics behind unmissable parts of modern society such as the transistor, the solar cell and the LED.

Leerdoelen

This course gives a broad overview of a number of important concepts in solid state physics. These provide the quantum physics theory underlying important parts of material science, and give a framework for understanding the physics of material structure, conductivity of heat and electricity, the propagation of sound in crystalline solids, as well as the heat capacity, electrical and optical properties of metals and semiconductors. Having successfully completed this course the student will:

• be able to describe how internal microscopic structure (atomic bonding, crystalline symmetry, defects) of a solid influences its electronic and optical properties and how these are influenced by external conditions like heat, electric field, X-rays or light.
• be able to show how quantum character of electrons and periodicity of lattice influence electronic and optical properties of material, and how are these implemented in various devices, such as the p-n junction in solar cells, LEDs and transistors. 

Onderwijsvormen

Hoorcollege en werkcollege. 

Verdeling leeractiviteiten

Toetsing

Opdrachten

Onderstaande opdrachten komen aan bod in deze cursus:

•    Naam opdracht 1 : beschrijving 2
•    Naam opdracht 2 : beschrijving 1
•    ....

Fraude en plagiaat

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