F8210 Structure and properties of matter

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Bochníček, Dr. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Bochníček, Dr. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Bochníček, Dr.
Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Bochníček, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Thu 8:00–9:50 F1 6/1014
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Základy kvantové mechaniky, termodynamiky a statistické fyziky.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The subject which is a follow-up of theoretical courses of Quantum mechanics and Thermodynamics and statistical physics uses their approach for the description of the many particles systems namely solid state. Lecture starts with theoretical topics and moves towards contemporary technical applications.
Learning outcomes
A graduate understands and is able to explain a general topics in a solid state structure, mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical properties and their theoretical description. Moreover, a graduate is well-oriented in the elements of selected practical applications, namely in semiconductor technology.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, gases, liquids and solids. 2. Structure of solid states, symmetry, crystallography, structural analysis. Polycrystals, singlecrystals, quasicrystals amorphous solids and fullerenes. Defects of crystal lattice, mechanical properties of solids. 3. Chemical bonds in solids, attraction and repulsive forces. 4. Vibrations of crystal lattice, phonons, heat capacity and thermal expansion. 5. Theory of free electrons, electron contribution to heat capacity of metals, thermoemission. 6. Band theory, conductors, semiconductors and insulators, P-N junction, diode and transistor. 7. Dielectric properties, polarisation in constant and alternating electric field. Magnetic properties, diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism.
Literature
  • KITTEL, Charles. Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. 1. vyd. Praha: Academia. 598 s. 1985. URL info
  • DEKKER, Adrianus J. Fyzika pevných látek. Translated by Martin Černohorský. Praha: Academia, nakladatelství Československé akademie věd. 543 s. 1966. info
  • BEISER, Arthur. Úvod do moderní fyziky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia. 628 s. 1975. URL info
  • CELÝ, Jan. Kvazičástice v pevných látkách. Vyd. 1. Praha: SNTL - Nakladatelství technické literatury. 283 s. 1977. info
Teaching methods
Lecture and theoretical exercise.
Assessment methods
Oral examination. Indispensable prerequisite for oral exam is a succesfull passing of the written test, minimum pass level is 60%. Students prove their knowledge in oral exam in dialogue with the teacher, classification makes the teacher according to correctness and perfection of the answers.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2000, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022.
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