Download Module code SP-2306 Module Title Condensed Matter Physics

Modulecode
SP-2306
ModuleTitle
CondensedMatterPhysics
Degree/Diploma
BachelorofScience(AppliedPhysics)
TypeofModule
MajorOption
ModularCredits
4
Prerequisite
None
Anti-requisite
None
TotalstudentWorkload
8
hours/week
Contacthours
4
hours/week
Aims
Condensedmatterphysicsinvolvesfundamentalstudiesofthepropertiesofcrystallineandnoncrystallinematerialsatthemicroscopiclevel.Theoverallaimsare:torelatethesestudiestothe
applicationsofmaterialsinmicroelectronic,optoelectronic,andotherindustries,andtoprovidea
soundfoundationforresearchandinnovationinthefieldofcondensedmatter.
LearningOutcomes
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthismodule,astudentwillbeexpectedtobeableto:
Lowerorder: 30% -Identifycrystalstructuresofsolids,andexplainelectronicbandstructures.
-Understandthetheoryonfreeelectronmodelandmodelsofheatcapacity
insolids.
Middleorder:60% -analyseX-raydiffractionpatterns
-analysetheelectronenergydistributioninsolidsusingtheFermi–Dirac
function
-applyingtheprinciplesofsemiconductorstosolidstatedevices
Higherorder: 10% -evaluatetheoutcomeoftheanalyses
-workinagrouptorelatetheorywithapplication,andcommunicate
individuallyintheformofpresentationorreport.
ModuleContents
-Crystalstructures,bondinginsolids,crystaldiffraction.
-Crystaldynamics,latticeheatcapacity,conceptofphonon,thermalconduction.
-Freeelectronmodel,quantumtheoryofmetals,Fermidistribution,electrontransport
-Electronbandstructure,semiconductors,originofbandgap
-Solidstatedevices,p-njunction,transistors,diode,solarcellsetc.
Assessment
Formative
assessment
Problem-solving,groupdiscussionsandfeedback
Summative
assessment
Examination:60%
Coursework:40%
-3assignments(24%)
-1test(8%)
-1presentationorreport(8%)