11592 (v.2) Solid State Physics 302

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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 AND 7907 (v.5) Particles and Waves 201 or any previous version
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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final examination 55%. Fortnightly assignments 30%. Mid-semester test 15%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y