Condensed Matter Physics (MKEP2)

Lecture (4 hours/week) and exercises (2 hours/week) with homework (8 Credit Points)

Lectures

Tuesday, 11:15 - 12:45 h, INF 308 / HS 2
Thursday, 11:15 - 12:45 h, INF 308 / HS 2

Seminars: tba

Contents

Structure of solids in real and reciprocal space
Lattice dynamics and phonon band structure
Thermal properties of insulators
Electronic properties of metals and semiconductors: band structure and transport
Optical properties from microwaves to UV
Magnetism
Superconductivity
Defects, surfaces, disorder

(each chapter includes experimental basics)

Objectives

After completing the course the students

have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of condensed matter physics.
they understand the principles of formation of condensed matter and have learnt experimental methods to study structural properties. They are familiar with the reciprocal space.
they understand fundamental electronic models, become aquainted with bandstructure and can describe simple crystalline materials as metals, seminconductors, and insulators.
they can apply the basic concepts to understand optical and magnetic properties of matter and superconductivity.
they know the relevant experimental methods for probing structural, optical, magnetic, and electronic properties of condensed matter and can analyse the experimental results.
get insight into modern trends in experimental condensed matter physics.