Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
42h
Description
Through two specific examples (X-ray diffraction and vibrations), this module shows in detail how the physical properties of a solid are modeled. The formalism will also be applied to finite systems, such as nanoparticles, and will remain valid for amorphous materials; however, special attention will be given to periodic systems (ranging from linear chains to protein crystals, including graphene and silicon). The concept of reciprocal lattice will naturally arise in connection with this periodicity.
Objectives
To provide a solid foundation in solid-state physics.
Develop attention to detail and scientific rigor.
Mandatory Prerequisites
- Newtonian mechanics
- Wave Physics
Recommended prerequisites:
- Fundamentals of Quantum Physics
- Analytical Mechanics
Knowledge Assessment
Terminal Control
Course Outline
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