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Course PHYS208

Solid State Physics

Course offered :

Current programmes of study

Number of credits 10
Course offered (semester) Autumn
Schedule Schedule
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Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

Minimum 60 ECTS in physics.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the PHYS208 the student will have


- understanding of crystal structure
- understanding of thermal properties of harmonic lattice
- understanding of electrons in metals
- basic knowledge of the electron band theory
- knowledge of semiconductor mechanisms, the p-n junction
- understanding of mechanisms of magnetic phenomena and superconductivity

Contact Information

advice@ift.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Autumn

Language of Instruction

English

Learning Outcomes

After completing the PHYS208 the student will have


- understanding of crystal structure
- understanding of thermal properties of harmonic lattice
- understanding of electrons in metals
- basic knowledge of the electron band theory
- knowledge of semiconductor mechanisms, the p-n junction
- understanding of mechanisms of magnetic phenomena and superconductivity

Pre-requirements

Minimum 60 ECTS in physics.

Recommended previous knowledge

PHYS 115

Assessment methods

Written exam, 4 hours. Mid-term exam or other exercises can be included in the final grade.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Contact Information

advice@ift.uib.no