Course: Condensed-matter physics

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Course title Condensed-matter physics
Course code SLO/PGS5K
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Soubusta Jan, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Peřina Jan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
A. Solid-state physics " Crystal symmetry, crystal lattice, diffraction methods. " Lattice vibrations, phonons, dispersion relations, thermal properties. " Metals, Fermi gas of free electrons, thermal and electrical properties, Fermi surfaces. " Energy bands, Bloch theorem, Bloch functions, central equation. B. Semiconductor physics " Real semiconductors, dispersion relations of typical materials (Si, Ge, GaAs). " Concept of quasiparticles, plasmons, polaritons, excitons. " Surfaces and interfaces, p-n junction, quantum heterostructures, semiconductor components. " Interband optical transitions, joint density of states and critical points. " Optical experimental methods used for semiconductors, absorption, luminescence. " Photonic crystals and their usage.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 130 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students are assumed to master the topics described in the content of the subject.
The obtained knowledge is described and clearly defined in the content of the subject.
Prerequisites
The subject is oriented to gaining and improving knowledge.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark

Research of the scientific literature, discussions about the studied topics.
Recommended literature
  • C. Kittel. Úvod do fyziky pevných látek (č. překlad ACADEMIA Praha, 1985)..
  • Celý J. (2004). Kvazičástice v pevných látkách. Vutium, Brno.
  • Kittel C. (2005). Introduction to Solid State Physics. Wiley.
  • Mihaly L., Martin M.C. Solid State Physics: Problems and Solutions. Wiley-VCH.
  • MitinV.V., Kochelap V.A., Stroscio M.A. (1999). Quantum Heterostructures: Microelectronics and Optoelectronics. Cambridge University Press; 1st edition.
  • Pelant, I., Valenta, J. (2006). Luminiscenční spektroskopie. Academie, Praha.
  • Pierret R.F. (2003). Advanced semiconductor fundamentals. Pearson Education, 2nd edition.
  • Razeghi M. (2009). Fundamentals of Solid State Engineering. Springer.
  • Schroder D.K. (1998). Semiconductor material and device characterization. Wiley.


Study plans that include the course
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