School of Engineering and Technology, (SET) | ||
AT79.04 : Solid State Physics for Nanotechnology 2(2-0) | ||
Course objectives: | ||
This course serves as an introduction to solid state physics with the emphasis on the electronic structure of solid elements. The aim of the course is to give an understanding of intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. The course will also deal with the properties of different magnetic materials and give some insight of the industrial use of magnetic materials. |
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Learning Outcomes: | ||
This course introduces engineers into the realms of solid state physics. Starting from free-electron theory to crystal structure classical condensed matter physics is explored into the Nano-domain. |
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Pre-requisite(s): | ||
None |
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Course Outline: | ||
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Laboratory Sessions: | ||
None |
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Learning Resources: | ||
Textbook: | ||
1. A compendium based on Introductory Solid State Physics by HP Myers, Cambridge University Press.
2. Condensed Matter Physics, by Michael P. Marder, Wiley-Interscience (2000), ISBN-10: 0471177792
3. Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience, by Edward L. Wolf, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2004, ISBN-13: 9783527404070
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Evaluation Scheme: | ||
The final grade will be computed from mid-term exam (30%), final exam (50%), and assignments (20%). open-book examination is used for both mid-term and final exam. |
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