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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Physics

640-353 Solid State Physics

Credit Points:

12.0

Coordinator:

Dr A E C Spargo

Prerequisite/s:

Physics 640-223 or 640-243, and 640-226 or 640-246.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

26 lectures and 13 x 1-hour tutorials

Objectives:

By the end of this course the student should:

  • comprehend the theoretical and experimental basis of our modern understanding of the thermal, optical, mechanical, electrical and magnetic properties of insulators, conductors, semiconductors and other advanced materials and device technologies;

  • be able to apply this understanding to the theoretical and experimental exploration of new, as well as familiar, solid state phenomena;

  • appreciate the scientific richness and technological utility of these phenomena.

Content:

Crystal bonding and structure. Crystal imperfections and mechanical properties. Lattice vibrations and thermal properties. Band theory of electrons; metals, insulators and, semiconductors. Electronic devices. Dielectric and magnetic properties; Superconductivity.

Assessment:

A 2 1/2-hour end-of-semester written examination plus tests and/or assignments, set during the semester, which may account for up to 20% of the final mark.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Kittel C, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 6th ed. Wiley.
    or
    Hook J R and Hall H E, Solid State Physics, 2nd ed. Wiley.
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