last updated June 1, 2017, tc
Fall Semester 2014

Fall semester 2016

• Lectures: Thursdays, 12:15-14:00 and Fridays, 10:15-12:00, HS2
• Exercises: Thuesdays, 12:15-14:00, 3 groups (see below)

Prerequisites

Physics 1-4, math cycle, mechanics, electrodynamics, (parallel in 5th semester quantum mechanics and atomic and nuclear physiks, in 6th semester statistical mechanics)

Syllabus

Introduction to solid state physics, structure, lattice vibrations, electrons, semiconductors, magnetism

Language

English

Lecture Notes

The lectures are based in part on Steve Simon's recent lectures and book (lecture notes 2012 available here) and the KoMa lecture notes by Christian Schönenberger (available here and on ADAM).

Exam

Friday, 19.12.2014, 10:00-12:00

Written exam, 2 hours, similar to problem sets

Allowed

• handwritten notes, max 5 pages A4 (double sided) or 10 pages (single sided)
• non-programmable calculator
• English-German dictionary

Forbidden is everything else, in particular wireless/cellular devices, will lead to exclusion from the exam

Repetition Exam

Can be taken upon request during summer break if all participants of repetition agree to an oral exam.

Exercises

Tuesdays, 12:00-14:00

first meeting: Tuesday, 22.9.15, 12:15 (hints for set #1)

problem sets are available on ADAM

In order to pass/obtain the 6KP, 60% or more of the exercise points are required. The exam sets the grade.

Teaching Team