- Understand the great diversity of properties of solids.
- Establish the link between the microscopic (quantum and atomic) and macroscopic (measurable, applications) properties of periodic solids, in particular with regard to electrical and thermal conductivity, magnetic and optical properties while perceiving the domain of validity of the different models.
Make the link between the macroscopic properties of solids (conductivity, optical properties, heat transport) and their microscopic structure (atomic description, types of bonds, etc.) using the laws of quantum mechanics.
The course provides a general introduction to the physics of solids and materials. It shows the limits of a classical description of matter and makes the link between a microscopic (atomic) and quantum description and the macroscopic properties of solids. The consequences on electronic and thermal conductivity and optical properties are highlighted. Similarly, links to known properties (metal, insulator, etc.) and material-based technologies, such as semiconductors, are presented.
1.introduction and types of bonds
2. Electrons in a crystal: Drude (classic) model of a metal; Electronic Hamiltonian ; Sommerfeld (quantum) model of a metal; Electrons in a periodic potential; Semiconductors; Dielectric and optical properties of a solid.
3. Normal modes of vibration and Phonons: Hamiltonian of a crystal and force constant; Vibration of a one-dimensional chain; Dynamic matrix of a crystal and phonons; Thermal properties of solid.
4. The magnetism of solids
5. Nanomaterials
- Oral and written exams during the session
Références principales
Physique des Solides. N.W. Ashcroft, D. Mermin. EDP Sciences 2002
Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids. J. Singleton 2001. Oxford University Press
The oxford Solid State Basics. S.H. Simon. Oxford University Press 2013
Autres références
Introduction to Solid State Physics. C. Kittel. Wiley . Version française'Physique de l'Etat Solide'. Dunod 2007
Condensed Matter Physics. M.P. Marder. Ed. J. Wiley & Sons New-York 2000
Physique des matériaux Collection : traité des matériaux. Vol 8. M. Gerl, J.P. Issi. Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes 1997 (
Solide State Physics. Principles and Modern Applications J.J. Quinn, K-S Yi. Springer 2009 (Dpt Phys)
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Physics | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Bachelor in Physics | Standard | 3 | 4 |