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This course is an introduction to the quantum mechanics of solid state physics. We will cover fundamental concepts such as phonons, crystal electrons and other quasi particles which are used to model functional properties of materials such as metals, semi-conductors, magnets, superconductors etc. A profound knowledge of these concepts is essential to pass most compulsury modules of our master's programme.
The lecture starts with the basics such as the PSE and lattices in the first two weeks. Then we will move on the the quantum mechanical description of lattice vibration, the quantum mechanics of electrons in metals, semiconductors and other quantum related phenomena.
A word of caution: To our experience, the difficulty to understand quantum mechanics and to apply it to solid state phenomena is often underestimated. If you are not yet fluent with Hamilton operators, second quantization or other concepts you will need your time to digest the topic. We thus strongly recommend that you attend the lecture, tutorials and excercises.
- Lehrende: Yuri Genenko
- Lehrende: Robert Stark