Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

• Electronic states in solids, band theory • Methods of Band Structure Calculation • Linear response theory, application to collective excitations in solids: plasmons, optical conductivity, dielectric function • Transport: Boltzmann equation and applications, scattering rates, impurities • Elastic properties of solids

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the module, students have acquired basic knowledge in solid state theory with regard to formal aspects and modelling. The topic of the module serves as an example to illustrate the connection between basic and applied science and to demonstrate the methods of attaining new perceptions. Additionally the module supports presentation skills and further competences as accurateness, endurance and curiosity.

Assessment

Prerequisite: • Successful completion of exercise assignments (75% must be reached) Final module examination: • Oral examination, 30-45 min.

Remarks

• Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialization with theoretical focus“, topic area „Condensed Matter Physics“ Self-contained studies comprise: • reworking of the lecture • solving of exercises • preparation of a presentation based on a given scientific paper Please confirm actual module offer in time (during preparation of the stady plan at the beginning of the 1st semester) with the module responsible!