| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid State Theory | FIZ508 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Timur CANEL
Prof. Dr. Hasan Yüksel GÜNEY
Prof. Dr. Erdoğan TARCAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Ersel ÖZKAZANÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identify the theoretical approaches in the solid-state physics.
2) Define the definition of a crystal and perfect solids.
3) Calculate the crystal binding energy.
4) Explain the thermal properties of solids.
5) Explain the energy bands of solids.
6) Explain the different between metals and semiconductor crystals.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Mechanic, Electric and Mağnetizm,Solid Sate Pyysics,Quantum Physics, Atom Physics, İstatistical Physic
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with profound knowledge on materials and methods in solid state physics, crystal structure of the waves and the inverse lattice diffraction by crystals, crystal binding and elastic constants, lattice vibrations and phonons.thermal properties of insulators, metallic behavior, and the free electron gas theory, periodic potential and energy bands.
Weekly Schedule
1) Materials and Methods in Solid State Physics2) Materials and Methods in Solid State Physics
3) Crystal Stucture
4) Crystal Structure
5) Wave diffraction by crystals and the reciprocal lattice
6) Wave diffraction by crystals and the reciprocal lattice
7) Crystal Binding and Elastic Constants
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Lattice vibrations and phonons
10) Lattice vibrations and phonons
11) Thermal Properties of insulators
12) Thermal Properties of insulators
13) Metallic Behavior and Free Electron Gas Theory
14) Metallic Behavior and Free Electron Gas Theory
15) Periodic Potential and Energy Bands
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Katıhal Fiziğine Giriş, C. KITTEL
2- Katıhal Fiziği, J.R. HOOK& H.E. HALL
3- Solid State Theory, Volume 1 Authors: Gerd Czycholl
4- Solid State Theory: An Introduction Ulrich Rössler (Author)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Lab / Workshop
7) Self Study
8) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required