From experiment to understanding the matter 1101-4FT16
Program:
1. States of matter, phase diagrams, phase transitions, coexistence of different phases - composite materials.
2. Elements of crystallography - translation symmetry, basic form of lattice, homo- and hetero epitaxial structures, thermal properties of crystalline lattice, critical thickness
3. Band structure of solid states and structures of lower dimensions. Problem of surface and interfaces.
4. Metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, magnetic materials - properties and applications in modern electronics, optoelectronics, spintronics
5. Diffraction and spectroscopic methods of structural and composition studies.
6. Diffraction and spectroscopic methods with use of neutrons.
7. Methods of electrical, optical and magnetic characterization.
8. Superconductivity and superfluidity.
9. Subatomic physics: fundamental interactions and constituents of matter, infrastructure for subatomic research
10. Electromagnetic radiation in Earth atmosphere. Transfer of radiation and satellite teledetection.
11. Fundamental problems of molecular biophysics and methods for research of biomolecules in vitro and in vivo
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
After crediting with the lecture student is possessing the following abilities:
KNOWLEDGE
Student:
1. knows the most important problems of modern solid state physics
2. knows the main experimental techniques used for characterization of solid phase
3. knows present basic applications of materials and their structures
4. shows understanding of fundamental achievements and knowledge about experimental infrastructure of subatomic physics; understanding of problems related to electromagnetic radiation in Earth atmosphere and methods of its detection, as well as fundamental problems and experimental methods of molecular biophysics
SKILLS
Student:
1. is able to describe properties of materials and structures of solid phases
2. understands physical phenomena and processes in materials and structures of solid phases happening under influence of external fields (temperature, electromagnetic radiation, neutrons, electric field, magnetic field)
3. has basis to employ different experimental techniques applied for solid state research (in studies of structural, electrical, optical and magnetic properties) - understands respective physical processes and knows principles of work of the equipment used
4. understands performance of the main devices based on materials and structures of solid phases
5. is able to describe the most important European infrastructures related to research of subatomic physics - how they work and what is expected as a result of these big experiments
6. understands phenomena related to electromagnetic radiation in Earth atmosphere and methods of its detection
7. understands methods of modern research related to molecular biophysics
ATTITUDE
Student:
1. graduate the importance of solid state physics for developed society
2. is a part of modern educated society and understands basic subjects of modern research in the area of subatomic physics, solid state physics, molecular biophysics and electromagnetic radiation on Earth atmosphere
Assessment criteria
Written exam consisting of test (10 open questions) and problems to solve (based on classes connected to the lecture) as well as oral exam (discussion of physical problems included in written exam).
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
1. C. Kittel, Introduction to solid state physcis
2. N.W. Ashcroft, N.D. Mermin, Solid state physics