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Surface Physics, 6 credits
Ytfysik, 6 hp
TFYA20
Main field of study
Applied Physics PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Martin MagnusonDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 46 hRecommended self-study hours: 114 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Applied Physics, PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's Programme
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Physics and Nanoscience, Master's programme
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
Modern Physics, Quantum Mechanics and Physics of Condensed Matter are desirable.Intended learning outcomes
The overall goal with the course is that the student shall be able to define, derive and utilize/apply relations on problems concerning surfaces of solids. This means that the student shall:
- know how the chemical composition and atomic structure in the outermost atomic layers is experimentally determined.*know about the surface electronic structure, i.e. the origin of surface states.
- know and understand certain static and dynamic properties of surfaces of solids.
- know about common surface adsorption processes and how these can be utilized to change the properties of a surface.
- be able to formulate idealized models for problems within condensed matter physics.
- be able to apply knowledge and skills to solve problems within surface physics.
- be able to explain in a well structured and logical consise way relations/derivations within surface physics as well as between central concepts of the theory.
Course content
Experimental methods to determine the atomic composition and structure at surfaces of solids. Theoretical models describing surface electronic properties, such as appearance of surface states and influence on the work function, and methods to determine these. Description of common surface adsorption processes, physisorption and chemisorption, and how these typically affects both the atomic structure and electronic properties of surfaces of metals and semiconductors.
Teaching and working methods
The course material is presented in the form of lectures and laboratory exercises.
Examination
| LAB1 | Two laboratory work assignments | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | A written examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonExaminer
Martin MagnusonCourse website and other links
http://www.ifm.liu.se/undergrad/fysikgtu/coursepage.html?selection=all&sort=kkEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 46 hRecommended self-study hours: 114 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Zangwill A., (1988) Physics at Surfaces
Cambridge University Press
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Two laboratory work assignments | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | A written examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
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.
Additional literature
Books
Zangwill A., (1988) Physics at Surfaces
Cambridge University Press
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 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 |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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