Level of study
BAC +4
ECTS
5 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Hourly volume
42h
Description
Through two particular examples (X-ray diffraction and vibrations), this module shows in detail how to model the physical properties of a solid. The formalism will also be applied to finite systems, such as nanoparticles, and will remain valid for amorphous materials, but special attention will be given to periodic systems (from linear chains to protein crystals, including graphene and silicon). Associated to this periodicity will naturally appear the notion of reciprocal network.
Objectives
To provide a robust foundation in solid state physics.
Develop a sense of detail and scientific rigor.
Necessary pre-requisites
- Newtonian mechanics
- Wave physics
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Basics of quantum physics
- Analytical mechanics
Knowledge control
Terminal control
Syllabus
X-ray Diffraction (~ ¼)
Vibrations (~ ¾)
- 1D systems:
Linear monoatomic, diatomic chains, ...
infinite or finite (boundary conditions)
- 2D or 3D materials
- Quantification (phonons)
- Heat capacity, density of states