Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102 or any previous version
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7907 (v.5) Particles and Waves 201 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Elements of crystallography. Scattering of radiation by crystals. Imperfections in crystals. Lattice vibration theory of phonon model and thermal properties. Free electrons in crystals. Electrical conductivity and the band theory. Introduction to the physics of semiconductor devices. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have gained a working appreciation of the structural and behavioural aspects of solids, with emphasis on crystallography, scattering of radiation by solids, thermal properties and electronic properties. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Myers, H. P., 1990, 'Introductory Solid State Physics', Taylor and Francis, London. Kittel, C., 1996, 'Introduction to Solid State Physics', Wiley, New York. |
Unit Texts: | Rosenberg, H. M., 1988, 'The Solid State', Oxford Science Publications, Oxford. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final examination 55%. Fortnightly assignments 30%. Mid-semester test 15%. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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