LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student has understanding on the atomic and solid state structure and can solve basic problems.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 23.10.2023 - 05.12.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Erkki Thuneberg
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Schrödinger equation applied to hydrogen atom: energy levels, angular momentum, electron spin
Many-electron systems, justification for the periodic table of elements
Atomic bonding, molecules
Crystal structure of solids, including x-ray scattering
Lattice vibrations in solids, classical and quantum models and heat capacity.
Electronic structure of solids, free electron model, electrons in periodic potential, energy bands: metals, insulators and semiconductors
Metals: semiclassical electron motion, electrical conduction, superconductivity
Semiconductors
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching methods: preliminary exercises, lectures, exercises, small group work, and exam or take-home exam.
Assessment methods: preliminary exercises, exercises, small group work, and exam or take-home exam as a part of the course.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
48 h contact teaching
70 h self-study
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 No teaching
2023-2024 Autumn IIEnrollment :
Registration for Courses: Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).