NWI-NB067C
Fysica van Oppervlakken
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-NB067C
Studiepunten (ECTS)3
CategorieBA (Bachelor)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Wiskunde, Natuur- en Sterrenkunde;
Docenten
Coördinator
dr. D. Wegner
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. D. Wegner
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. D. Wegner
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
dr. D. Wegner
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2018
Periode
KW3  (28-01-2019 t/m 07-04-2019)
Aanvangsblok
KW3
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
After successfully completing this course you:
  • understand how to describe and characterize a solid state surface in real and reciprocal space
  • understand the transition from bulk to the surface and how various solid-state properties are altered and new effects emerge
  • understand interface effects, especially for semiconductor devices
  • are familiar with experimental conditions and various techniques to prepare and characterize a surface (ultrahigh vacuum, microscopy, spectroscopy, scattering techniques)
  • have an introductory overview of current surface science research
Inhoud
This is the second course within the Bachelor lecture series on solid-state physics. It builds upon the gained knowledge of the introductory solid-state physics course (NWI-NB072B) and is a perfect preparation for the nano-electronics course.
Surface physics is currently an important branch of fundamental research in physics, chemistry and materials science and plays an important role in many applications. In this introductory lecture, we will focus on the changes, new effects, and complications as we cut the (ideally infinite) bulk crystal to introduce a surface.
For this, we will also learn how to basically characterize and describe surfaces structurally as well as electronically, and we will get to know various experimental techniques to prepare and investigate surfaces.
In addition, we will have a closer look at interfaces between two materials, which is of special importance in semiconductor research and industry.
Finally, we will also look into what happens when you reduce the dimensionality of a crystal from 3D to 2D, leading to the emergence of new material properties.
This all will be supplemented by examples of state-of-the-art research in the field.
Bijzonderheden
This course will be taught in English.

Onderwerpen
• Structural properties of surfaces, reconstructions, superstructures, adorbates
• Reciprocal space, electronic band structure of surfaces, surface states, interface states
• Processes on surfaces, adsorption, desorption, diffusion, chemical reactions
• Surface-sensitive methods for structural and electronic characterization (microscopy, spectroscopy, scattering techniques)
• Surface preparation techniques, ultrahigh vacuum technology
• Nanostructures on surfaces
• 2D transport, quasiparticle interference, Rashba effect, Dirac materials, superconductivity

Toetsinformatie
Written exam

Voorkennis
This is the second course of the Bachelor lecture series on solid-state physics and builds upon the gained knowledge of the introductory course NWI-NB072B.

Aanbevolen materiaal
Boek
H. Lüth: Solid Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Films (Springer)
ISBN:978-3-319-10755-4
Titel:Solid Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Films
Auteur:H. Lüth
Uitgever:Springer
Druk:6
Boek
H. Ibach: Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces (Springer)
ISBN:9783540347095
Titel:Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces
Auteur:H. Ibach
Uitgever:Springer
Boek
P. Hofmann: Surface Physics, And Introduction (eBook, http://www.philiphofmann.net/Philip_Hofmann/SurfacePhysics.html)
ISBN:978-87-996090-0-0
Titel:Surface Physics, And Introduction
Auteur:P. Hofmann

Werkvormen
Cursusgebeurtenis

Hoorcollege

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Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
ToetsvormTentamen
GelegenhedenBlok KW3, Blok KW4