{"id":1294,"date":"2021-08-15T10:42:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T09:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/?page_id=1294"},"modified":"2022-09-05T15:04:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T14:04:57","slug":"module-condensed-matter-physics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/module-condensed-matter-physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Module – Condensed Matter Physics"},"content":{"rendered":"

FHEQ Level:<\/strong> Level 6 (Third Year)
\nCredits:<\/strong> 20
\nModule Code:<\/strong> tbc
\nCourse Reference Number (CRN): <\/strong>60832
\nDelivery: <\/strong>January Start, Trimester 2 (Short Fat)<\/p>\n

Syllabus Outline<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Phonons and Free Electrons
\n\u2022 Phonons in a 1D Crystal
\n\u2022 Electrons in a 1D crystal \u2013 Covalent Bonding
\n\u2022 Metallic and Ionic Bonding
\n\u2022 Heat Capacity
\n\u2022 Crystal Lattices in Direct Space
\n\u2022 Crystal Lattices in Reciprocal Space
\n\u2022 Electrons in a Periodic Potential \u2013 The Origin of Band Gaps
\n\u2022 Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices
\n\u2022 Dielectric Materials
\n\u2022 Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
\n\u2022 Superconductivity<\/p>\n

Assessment<\/h4>\n

Coursework: Assignment, 30%
\nWritten: Examination, 3 hours, 70%
\nMore detailed information may be found in the Assessments<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

Texts<\/h4>\n

The Oxford Solid State Basics, SH Simon (2013) Oxford<\/p>\n

Introduction to Solid State Physics, C. Kittel (2004) Wiley<\/p>\n

Further updates and supplementary texts may be found in the University Reading Lists<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

Description<\/h4>\n

You will learn how the fundamental laws of physics determine the properties of solids and liquids. The physics behind semiconductors and devices, magnetism and superconductivity will be developed. The module is taught by a combination of lectures and problem solving tutorials.<\/p>\n

Aims<\/h4>\n

1. To develop a knowledge and critical understanding in the area of Condensed Matter Physics including the origin and limitations of the associated laws.
\n2. To develop a knowledge and critical understanding of mathematical techniques associated with Condensed Matter Physics.
\n3. To develop analytical, numerical and computer based problem solving skills in the area of Condensed Matter Physics.<\/p>\n

Knowledge & Understanding<\/h4>\n

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the laws and their origins in the area of Condensed Matter Physics.
\n2. Demonstrate competence in the specification of problems using the laws of Condensed Matter Physics and their analytical and numerical solution.
\n3. Demonstrate communication through written material.<\/p>\n

Learning, Teaching and Assessment<\/h4>\n

The module is taught through a combination of lectures and tutorial classes.<\/p>\n

Interactive tutorial classes will prepare students for assessments through a series of problem-solving exercises with associated formative feedback.<\/p>\n

Assignment \u2013 An extended problem-solving exercise requiring a description and justification of methodology used together with the use of analytical and computational means to provide final solutions and a critical evaluation of the solution obtained.<\/p>\n

Exam \u2013 A series of questions demonstrating an understanding of the topic together with application to straightforward problems that can be solved using analytical means.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FHEQ Level: Level 6 (Third Year) Credits: 20 Module Code: tbc Course Reference Number (CRN): 60832 Delivery: January Start, Trimester 2 (Short Fat) Syllabus Outline \u2022 Phonons and Free Electrons \u2022 Phonons in a 1D Crystal \u2022 Electrons in a 1D crystal \u2013 Covalent Bonding \u2022 Metallic and Ionic Bonding \u2022 Heat Capacity \u2022 Crystal … Continue reading Module – Condensed Matter Physics<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1294","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1294"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1874,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1294\/revisions\/1874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}