Solid State Physics

Course Information
TitleΦυσική Στερεάς Κατάστασης / Solid State Physics
CodeΠΥΥ101
FacultySciences
SchoolPhysics
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorMavroeidis Angelakeris
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600023508

Programme of Study: PMS PROĪGMENA LEITOURGIKA YLIKA

Registered students: 0
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory Course113
Class Information
Academic Year2026 – 2027
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Total Hours26
Class ID
600311112
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Statistical Physics and Materials Science
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will -have a comprehensive knowledge of the subjects studied by Solid State Physics -be able to distinguish different types of materials according to their electronic properties
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Chemical bonds and crystal structure of solids, direct and reciprocal lattice, study of crystal structure, examples and applications. Molecular vibrations and vibratory spectroscopy techniques. Lattice oscillations in one and three dimensions, phonons and dispersion terms, phononic state density and experimental study techniques (inelastic scattering of neutrons and X-rays). Thermal properties of lattice, specific heat, non-harmonious interactions and thermal expansion, thermal conductivity of solids. Electronic structure of typical semiconductors, carrier density, impurities, scattering mechanisms & conductivity. Semiconductor alloys, Vegard's law & band-gap engineering. Band offset in heterocontacts and Anderson's rule. Effect of strain on films. Doping modulation & quantum wells. Modification of the electronic structure due to quantum limitation. Current trends in Wide Gap Semiconductors (WBG) and Ultra-WBG.
Keywords
Solid State Physics, Chemical Bonds, Crystal Structure, Electronic properties, Optical Properties
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Multimedia
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
-Powepoint presentations, simulations and videos showing properties, phenomena and technological applicability of Solid State Physics. -Electronic communication (email, elearning) -Quizzes, Exercises via elearning
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures261.0✓
Reading Assigment321.3✓
Written assigments150.6✓
Exams20.1✓
Total753
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams on Solid State Topics requiring critical thinking on properties, phenomena and technological applications of Solid State Physics.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Φυσική Στερεάς Κατάστασης, P. Hofmann, 2020, Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση, Εύδοξος:94700247, ISBN:9789600236781 2. Εισαγωγή στις Αρχές της Επιστήμης των Υλικών, Η. Ibach Harald, Η. Luth Hans, 2011, Εκδόσεις Ζήτη, ISBN: 9789604563135
Additional bibliography for study
1. Φυσική Στερεάς Κατάστασης, ASHCROFT, MERMIN, 2012, Επιστημονικές και Τεχνολογικές Εκδόσεις Α.Γ.ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙΚΟΣ, Εύδοξος: 22768829, ISBN:9789607258779 2. Εισαγωγή στη Φυσική Στερεάς Κατάστασης, C.KITTEL, 1979, Επιστημονικές και Τεχνολογικές Εκδόσεις Α.Γ.ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙΚΟΣ, Εύδοξος:6847, ISBN:9607258517
Last Update
12-01-2024