Introduction to Solids (PH2302/PAP232)

Intro to Intro to Solids

Cesare Soci SPMS PAP 03-03 csoci@ntu.edu.sg http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/csoci/ August 14, 2013

Introduction to Solids (PH2302/PAP232)

Academic Year: 2013-2014 Semester 1 Load: 33 hours (~20 Lectures), 6 Tutorials Academic Units: 3 AU Pre-requisite: PAP113/PH1103 - Optics and Waves Instructor: Cesare Soci Office: PAP-03-03 Office Hours: by appointment, or whenever you can find me Phone: 6514-1045 Email: csoci@ntu.edu.sg Teaching Assistants Dr Leek Meng Lee, MLLeek@ntu.edu.sg Ridwan Bin Salim Sanad, Ridwan@ntu.edu.sg Wnag Zilong, ZWANG1@e.ntu.edu.sg

Introduction to Solids (PH2302/PAP232)

Schedule:
Class Type LEC Group LE LE TUT T1 T2 T3 T4 Day W TH W W TH TH Time 13.30-15.30 15.30-16.30 12.30-13.30 12.30-13.30 15.30-16.30 15.30-16.30 Venue SPMS-LT1 SPMS-LT3 SPMS-TR+4 SPMS-TR+5 SPMS-TR+4 SPMS-TR+5 Wk1-13 Wk1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 Wk2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Wk2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Wk2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Wk2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Remark Instructor Cesare Soci Cesare Soci Leek Meng Lee Ridwan Bin Salim Sanad Ridwan Bin Salim Sanad Wang Zilong

Important Dates: Academic Recess Week: 30 September 4 October Mid-term test: Wednesday before or after Recess Week Final Examination: Monday, 1 December

Textbook and References

Textbook: Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th edition, J. Wiley, 2005. Support Book: Neil W. Ashcroft, N. David Mermin, Solid State Physics, Rinehart and Winston, 1976.

Reference Books: Michael P. Marder, Condensed Matter Physics, Wiley-Interscience, 2000. Gerald Burns, Solid State Physics, Academic Press, 1985.

Giuseppe Grosso, Giuseppe Pastori Parravicini, Solid State Physics, Academic Press, 2000.

States of Matter

solid plasma

liquid gas

A state of matter is one of the many ways that matter can interact with itself such that the system as some well defined macroscopic properties: mechanical (ex: compressibility, stiffness), magnetic (ex: ferromagnetic), electric, and so on.

Topics in Solid State Physics

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/solcon.html

Course Content
This course introduces the structure of solids and the quantization of atomic and electronic motion in a periodic solid.

1. Crystal symmetry - lattice, basis, unit cell, Miller indices, lattice planes and spacing; reciprocal lattice and Brillouin zones
2. Bragg and Laue diffraction, structure factor, atomic form factor, neutron and x-ray diffraction; powder and single crystal diffraction 3. Normal mode dispersion for linear atomic chains; acoustic and optic modes; Born von Karman boundary conditions; density of states; lattice quantization and phonons; Einstein and Debye models of heat capacity 4. Free electron theory, density of states, Fermi energy, Fermi surface

Course Organization
6 chapters and 19 lectures: follow Kittels book and lecture notes
Book Chapter n.a. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1-6 Lect. Tut. Hours Hours 1 5 6 4 5 4-5 4 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

Topic Introduction Crystal Structure Wave Diffraction and the Reciprocal Lattice Crystal Binding Chrystal Vibrations Thermal Properties Free Electron Gas Revision

Description

Housekeeping + introduction to Solid State Physics

Fundamental types of lattices and examples of 2D and 3D simple crystal structures Diffraction laws and Fourier analysis; Relationship between diffraction patterns and crystal structure in the reciprocal space Different types of bonds in solids Phonons as basic crystal excitations Phonon heat capacity and thermal conductivity Introduction to the electronic properties of solids Prep. for final examination

Objectives and Assessment

Learning Objectives To achieve a basic understanding of crystalline solids and the formalism to describe crystal structures. To understand the principles behind wave diffraction and its use in the experimental study of the structural properties of solids. To understand the correlation between crystalline structure and thermal and electronic properties of solids. Assessment a. Final 2.5-hour written examination (60%) b. Mid-term test (25%)

c. Tutorial assessment (15%)

Honor Code
Policy on Collaboration Discussion of course material and homework problems is permitted and encouraged. However, each student should work through the homework problems and write up her/his own solutions independently. According to NTUs Honour Code, the following is NOT allowed: Cheating: Bringing or having access to unauthorized books or materials (be it print or electronic) during an exam or assessment, or in any work to be used by the lecturer, tutor, instructor or examiner as a basis of grading.

Plagiarism: To use or pass off as ones own, the writings or ideas of another, without acknowledging or crediting the source from which the ideas are taken. Collusion: Submitting an assignment, project or report completed by another person and passing it off as ones own; Preparing an assignment, project or report for a fellow student who submits the work as his or her own.

http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/yclai/NTU%20Honour%20Code%20and%20Pledge.doc