Theoretical Solid State Physics
Module PH1001 [ThPh KM]
Module version of WS 2016/7
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS 2022/3 | WS 2021/2 | WS 2020/1 | WS 2019/20 | WS 2018/9 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2016/7 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH1001 is a semester module in German language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Theory courses for condensed matter physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Specialization Modules in Elite-Master Program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (TMP)
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 h | 90 h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH1001 in the version of WS 2016/7 was Michael Knap.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
I) Symmetries and structure of condensed matter
- Phases and broken symmetries
- Determination of structure by x-ray diffraction
II) Lattice vibrations
- Phonons and thermodynamics
- Neutron scattering, dynamic structure factor
- Anharmonic effects, melting, Lindemann criterion
III) Electrons
- Bonding types, stability
- Bloch theorem, Wannier functions, band theory
- Fermi surfaces, Thermodynamics
- Semiclassical dynamics of electrons, Bloch oscillations
- Edge state theory of the quantum Hall effect
IV) Many particle effects and disorder
- Interacting electron gas, screening, Wigner lattice
- Density Functional Theory
- Electron-Phonon interaction, BCS-theory of superconductivity
- Anderson localization in disordered quantum systems
Sihe http://einrichtungen.ph.tum.de/TCQ/tfk/lehre2016.html
Learning Outcome
Successful participation provides the following skills:
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Mathematical formulation of relevant structures of matter and their atomic composition. Calculation of the structural and dynamic properties of matter in terms of simple models
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Explain the physics of structural phase transitions at surfaces and for defect structures
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Understand modern methods for calculating the electronic structure of solids. Ability to perform simple density functional calculations
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Approximations and methods for solving many particle problems in condensed matter physics
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Understand and explain the nature of correlated low-dimensional systems in the framework of Fermi- or Luttinger liquid theory
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Explain and theoretically describe electronic phase transitions such as superconductivity
Preconditions
No preconditions in addition to the requirements for the Master’s program in Physics.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VU | 6 | Theoretical solid state physics | Zwerger, W. |
Tue, 10:00–12:00, PH HS3 Thu, 10:00–12:00, PH HS3 and dates in groups |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Vortrag, Beamerpräsentation, Übungen in Einzel- und Gruppenarbeit (ca. 6-8 Studierende mit Unterstützung durch Tutor)
Media
e-Learning (Tablet-PC mit Sprachaufzeichnung zum Nachhören von Teilen oder ganzen Vorlesungen/Übungen), Präsentationsunterlagen, Übungsblätter, Computersimulationen, begleitende Internetseite, ergänzende Literatur
Die genauen Medienformen wählt der jeweilige Dozent aus.
Literature
N.W. Ashcroft and N.D. Mermin, Solid State Physics
P.M. Chaikin and T.C. Lubensky, Principles of Condensed Matter Physics
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In einer schriftlichen Prüfung von 90 Minuten Dauer wird der Lernerfolg anhand von Verständnisfragen und Rechenbeispielen überprüft.
Die Prüfung kann in Übereinstimmung mit §12 (8) APSO auch mündlich abgehalten werden, in diesem Fall ist der Richtwert für die Prüfungsdauer 30 Minuten.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Info | Registration |
| Exam to Theoretical Solid State Physics | |||
| Wed, 2024-02-28, 13:30 till 15:00 | 102 102 |
till 2024-01-15 (cancelation of registration till 2024-02-21) | |
| Wed, 2024-03-27, 13:30 till 15:00 | 0001 0001 |
till 2024-03-25 | |