Course Overview

We learn fundamental knowledge of solid state physics, i.e. crystal structure, wave diffraction and reciprocal lattice, thermal motion of atoms in crystal, electronic states in crystal. The thermal properties, transport phenomena, phase transitions and so on, in solids, will be discussed for understanding of advanced contents of materials science.

Learning Achievement

Acquire knowledge of phonons, crystal vibrations, thermal properties, and free energy Fermi gas.

Competence

Related to 2. Understanding ability of physical phenomena, and 4. Skills in the field of Micro Engineering and Nanoscience.

Course prerequisites

Students who have gained credits for Solid State Physics I

Grading Philosophy

The grade will be based on the quality of reports.

Course schedule

We learn fundamental knowledge of phonons, crystal vibrations, thermal properties, and free energy Fermi gas.
Vibrations of crystals
Two atoms per primitive basis
Quantization of elastic waves
Inelastic scattering by phonons
Phonon heat capacity
Anharmonic crystal interactions
Thermal conductivity
Fermi-Dirac distribution
Heat capacity of the electron gas
Thermal conductivity of metals

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Kojima Seiji

Other information

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university