Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Hours per week
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, but particular attention will be paid to periodic systems (from linear chains to protein crystals, graphene, and silicon). Associated with this periodicity, the notion of reciprocal lattices will naturally arise.
Objectives
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
Syllabus
X-ray diffraction (~ ¼)
Vibrations (~ ¾)
- 1D systems:
Linear monoatomic, diatomic, etc. chains
Infinite or finite (boundary conditions)
- 2D or 3D materials
- Quantization (phonons)
- Heat capacity, density of states