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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FK507 |
| Name | Condensed Matter Physics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET EKİCİBİL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Recognized of basic concepts of condensed matter with physics, Understand the nanostructures physics
Course Content
Periodic Array of Atoms, Fundamental Types of Lattices, Diffraction of Waves by Crystals, Nearly Free Electron Model, Band Gap, Impurity Conductivity, Construction of Fermi Surfaces, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Dielectric Function of the Electron Gas, Dielectric Constant and Polarizability, Imaging Techniques for Nanostructures, Diffraction Pattern, Lattice Vacancies, Shear Strength of Single Crystals.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognized of basic concepts of condensed matter with physics |
| LO02 | Solve probable problems on physics projects related to condensed matter |
| LO03 | Classificate the formation of crystals and their properties |
| LO04 | Understand the significance of the crystal structures of materials in physical applications |
| LO05 | Perceive the semiconductors physics |
| LO06 | Understand the nanostructures physics |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | |
| PLO02 | - | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO03 | - | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO04 | - | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO05 | - | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO06 | - | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | |
| PLO07 | - | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | |
| PLO08 | - | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | |
| PLO09 | - | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | |
| PLO10 | - | Can perform an independent research. | |
| PLO11 | - | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
| PLO12 | - | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | - | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO14 | - | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO15 | - | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | |
| PLO16 | - | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO17 | - | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal structure | Literature review and reading | |
| 2 | Wave diffraction and the reciprocal lattice | Literature review and reading | |
| 3 | Energy bands | Literature review and reading | |
| 4 | Semiconductor crystals | Literature review and reading | |
| 5 | Fermi surfaces and metals | Literature review and reading | |
| 6 | Magnetic resonance | Literature review and reading | |
| 7 | Plasmons, polaritons, and polarons | Literature review and reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for exam | |
| 9 | Optical processes and excitons | Literature review and reading | |
| 10 | Dielectrics and ferroelectrics | Literature review and reading | |
| 11 | Surface and interface physics | Literature review and reading | |
| 12 | Nanostructures | Literature review and reading | |
| 13 | Noncrystalline solids | Literature review and reading | |
| 14 | Point defects | Literature review and reading | |
| 15 | Dislocations | Literature review and reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam |