Modern Physics, 6 credits

Modern fysik, 6 hp

TNE041

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Ulf Sannemo

Director of studies or equivalent

Adriana Serban

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 46 h
Recommended self-study hours: 114 h

Available for exchange students

Yes

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6CIEN	Electronics Design Engineering, M Sc in Engineering	6 (Spring 2017)	1	2	Swedish/English	Norrköping, Norrköping	C

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course offered for

Electronics Design Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Multivariable calculus,Mechanics and Wave physics or similar courses

Intended learning outcomes

The course shall give an introduction to and an overview of modern physics, especially areas in statistical physics, quantum mechanics and solid state physics that are important in semiconductor technology. After completing this course students should be able to do the following:

Apply basic relations in relativistic dynamics
Describe basic phenomena that motivated the transition from classical physics to quantum physics and the formulation of the Bohr model
Describe the uncertainty relations and the different ways of interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter, and apply these in problem solving
Solve the Schrödinger equation in some special cases; be able to interpret and describe the solutions (wave functions) physically, and to calculate physically measurable quantities using wave functions.
Describe non-classical concepts like tunnel effect and spin and their applications, and apply these concepts in simple model calculations
Describe the Pauli principle and explain how it determines the electron configuration in atoms, and its importance for the principles of the buildup of the periodic system
Apply basic statistical mechanics, especially being able to calculate physical quantities starting from distribution functions
Give an account for the main steps in the derivation of the Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions, and give examples of applications.
Describe different types of crystal structures and chemical bonds in solid materials
Give an account for what characterizes conductors, semiconductors and insulators, especially with respect to the electrical conductivity, and the meaning and importance of energy bands.
Describe central concepts in semiconductor physics like doping, acceptor,donor,effective mass, and make simple model calculations using them
Explain and evaluate results obtained from assignments in computer simulation and communicate by presenting written accounts of these

Course content

Relativistic dynamics, Quantum mechanics: interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter, wave-particle dualism, the uncertainty principle. The Schrödinger equation with applications on simple systems. The Pauli principle and the periodic system. Statistical physics:Maxwell-Boltzmann,Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions with applications.
Solid state physics: Crystal structures, lattices, electrical conductivity of semiconductors, band theory.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, tutorials and computer laboratory sessions.

Examination

UPG1	Optional hand-in assignments	0 credits	U, G
LAB1	Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Optional homework problems are given that may give a bonus on the written examination, the bonus is valid until the examination in August immediately after the course is finished.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses: Semiconductor technology, organic electronics

Department

Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

Director of Studies or equivalent

Adriana Serban

Examiner

Ulf Sannemo

Course website and other links

http://www2.itn.liu.se/utbildning/kurs/

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 46 h
Recommended self-study hours: 114 h

Course literature

Randy Harris: Modern Physics. Nordling,Österman: Physics Handbook

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
UPG1	Optional hand-in assignments	0 credits	U, G
LAB1	Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Optional homework problems are given that may give a bonus on the written examination, the bonus is valid until the examination in August immediately after the course is finished.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.

Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

Randy Harris: Modern Physics. Nordling,Österman: Physics Handbook

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)	X	X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery	X
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning	X	X
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork	X
	3.2 Communications	X
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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