Physics and astronomy

Advanced Condensed State Physics

Module code: F3231
Level 6
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Lecture
Assessment modes: Coursework, Unseen examination

Building on condensed state physics, you will study:

• the nature of electronic and optical properties of solids
• the properties of semiconductors and their applications in devices.

Pre-requisite

Pre-requisites:
Level 5: (F3239) Quantum Mechanics 1 [T2]
Level 6: (F3230) Condensed State Physics [T1]

Module learning outcomes

• Ability to describe the electronic and optical properties of solids in terms of their band structure
• Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour of semiconducting materials and how this is used in devices.
• Ability to describe the role of defects on various electronic and optical properties of solids.