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Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - PHYS 465 D100

Solid State Physics (3)

Class Number: 8910

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Mo, We, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
    AQ 5008, Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 9, 2019
    8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    AQ 5005, Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PHYS 385, with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Crystal structure, lattice vibrations and thermal properties of solids, free electron model, band theory, and applications. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

1) Crystal Structure
2) Reciprocal Lattice and Diffraction
3) Lattice Vibrations, Phonons and Related Thermal Properties
4) Free Electron Model
5) Electrons in a Crystal Lattice: Energy bands
6) Insulators and Semiconductors
7) Metals and Fermi Surfaces
8) Introduction to Magnetism

Grading

  • Homework 20%
  • Midterm 20%
  • Final Exam 60%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Required Text:
S. Simon,  The Oxford Solid State Basics
ISBN: 9780199680764 

 

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students who cannot write their exam during the course's scheduled exam time must request accommodation from their instructor in writing, clearly stating the reason for this request, before the end of the first week of classes.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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