NWI-NB067D
Electronic Properties of Solids
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-NB067D
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
Collegejaar2020
Periode
KW1  (31-08-2020 t/m 01-11-2020)
Aanvangsblok
KW1
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
At the end of the course, you
  • understand how electronic properties of materials are connected to the band structure.
  • know how many-body interactions affect the single-particle picture of electronic bands.
  • can explain and discuss various semiconductor devices and their functionality.
  • understand the impact of reduced dimension (surfaces, ultrathin films) on the electronic structure of solids.
Inhoud
This course is a direct continuation of the introductory solid-state physics course (NB071C or NB072B) and part of the Bachelor condensed-matter track that ideally prepares you for a possible internship (Bachelorstage) in one of the condensed matter research departments.
We will gain a more in-depth understanding of solid-state electronic properties, including band structures, Fermi surfaces, transport phenomena (conductivity, (quantum) Hall effect), and how many-body interactions (that are neglected in the introductory course) affect them. We will also look at various semiconductor structures and how they can be designed toward a specific functionality (e.g. diodes, transistors, LEDs, lasers, solar cells). Finally, we will also look into what happens when you reduce the dimensionality of a crystal from 3D to 2D (via ultrathin films or on surfaces), leading to the emergence of new material properties.
This course serves as a basis for the 2nd quarter course “Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics”.

Instructional Modes
Niveau

Voorkennis
Introductory solid state course (SdM) NWI-NB071C or NWI-NB072B
Toetsinformatie
Written or oral exam
Bijzonderheden
This course will be taught in English.
Niveau
nastk2-3

Aanbevolen materiaal
Boek
Philip Hofmann, Solid State Physics: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons
Boek
H. Ibach, H. Lüth: Solid-State Physics: An Introduction to Principles of Materials Science, Springer
Boek
H. Lüth: Solid Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Films (Springer)
Boek
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:978-3-319-10755-4
Titel:Solid Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Films
Auteur:H. Lüth
Uitgever:Springer
Druk:6

Werkvormen
Cursusgebeurtenis

Exam Q1

Hoorcollege

Werkcollege

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
ToetsvormTentamen
GelegenhedenBlok KW1, Blok KW2