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SOLID STATE PHYSICS (Theory)
This course will enable the students:
- To familiarize the students with the basics of condensed matter physics which form the basic for further studies in condensed matter physics.
- To get acquainted with the crystal structure, properties of solids, superconductivity and magnetism which strengthens the theoretical base for research in contemporary fields of condensed matter physics like imperfect solids and nano particle physics.
- To acquire abilities to undergo research or involve in business related to material science.
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24DPHY 601(B) |
Solid State Physics (Theory) |
CO92: Elucidate the concept of lattice, crystals and symmetry operations. CO93: Knowledge of lattice vibrations, phonons and in depth of knowledge of Einstein and Debye theory of specific heat of solids. CO94: Describe the origin of dia-, para-, and ferro-magnetic properties of solids. CO95: Explain the origin of the dielectric properties exhibited by solids and the concept of polarizability. CO96: performexperimental techniques to measure electrical conductivity and superconductivity in solid. CO97:Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Power point presentation, Problem Solving in tutorials
Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Solving numericals |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems, Assignments, Presentations |
Solids: Amorphous and Crystalline Materials. Lattice Translation Vectors. Lattice with a Basis. Unit Cell. Miller Indices. Reciprocal Lattice. Types of Lattices. Brillouin Zones. Diffraction of X-rays by Crystals. Bragg’s Law. Atomic and Geometrical Factor.
Lattice Vibrations and Phonons: Linear Monoatomic and Diatomic Chains. Acoustical and Optical Phonons. Qualitative Description of the Phonon Spectrum in Solids. Dulong and Petit’s Law, Einstein and Debye theories of specific heat of solids. T3 law.
Dia-, Para-, Ferri- and Ferromagnetic Materials. Classical Langevin Theory of dia – and Paramagnetic Domains. Quantum Mechanical Treatment of Paramagnetism. Curie’s law, Weiss’s Theory of Ferromagnetism and Ferromagnetic Domains. Discussion of B-H Curve. Hysteresis and Energy Loss.
Polarization. Local Electric Field at an Atom. Depolarization Field. Electric Susceptibility. Polarizability. Clausius Mosotti Equation. Classical Theory of Electric Polarizability.Complex Dielectric Constant. Optical Phenomena. Application: Plasma Oscillations, Plasma Frequency, Plasmons.
Kronig Penny model. Band Gaps. Conductors, Semiconductors and insulators. P and N type Semiconductors. Conductivity of Semiconductors, mobility, Hall Effect, Hall coefficient.
Superconductivity: Experimental Results. Critical Temperature. Critical magnetic field. Meissner effect. Type I and type II Superconductors.
- Introduction to Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel, 8th Ed., 2004, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
- Elements of Solid State Physics, J.P. Srivastava, 2nd Ed., 2006, Prentice-Hall of India.
- Introduction to Solids, Leonid V. Azaroff, 2004, Tata Mc-Graw Hill.
Suggested Readings:
- Solid State Physics, Neil W. Ashcroft and N. David Mermin, 1976, Cengage Learning.
- Solid State Physics, Rita John, 2014, McGraw Hill.
- Solid-state Physics, H. Ibach and H Luth, 2009, Springer.
- Elementary Solid State Physics, 1/e M. Ali Omar, 1999, Pearson India.
- Solid State Physics, M.A. Wahab, 2011, Narosa Publications.
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