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After completion of this course, the student is able to;
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- identify the structure of a crystal, its reciprocal lattice and calculate a diffraction pattern,
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1.1; 2.1; 4.1 |
- describe the concept of phonon dispersion relations and determine the thermal properties of a solid (Debye, Einstein, thermal expansion),
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1.1; 1.2 |
- describe the behavior of electrons in a periodic potential and explain the concept of band structures,
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1.1; 2.2; 4.1 |
- quantitatively describe the conductivity of a semiconductor in terms of charge carriers, and explain the working principle of simple semiconductor devices (p-n junction, MOSFET).
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1.1; 1.2; 2.2; 4.1 |
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Contents
The course introduces the fundamentals that are required to adequately describe the physical properties of matter in the solid state. By using the periodicity in crystalline materials on an atomic length scale, a number of characteristic properties are described, including thermal and electrical properties.
The objective is to introduce some of the basic concepts of solid state physics. Also, by actually applying the course material in exercises and experiments, a feeling for relevant aspects will be developed. The course is divided in several topics:
- Part 1: Real and reciprocal lattices, lattice dynamics and thermal properties
- Part 2: Free electrons, band structure and transport
- Part 3: Semiconductors and semiconductor devices
Assesment Plan
The assessment plan for this course will be published no later than 2 weeks before the starting block of the course on https://www.utwente.nl/nl/tn/onderwijs/toetsschemas/
Participation for Non-TN Students
This course is only accessible to non-TN students after permission from Technische Natuurlunde Programme. See https://www.utwente.nl/en/bap/courses-applied-physics/
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