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| * The [[http://matsci.oregonstate.edu/seminars.php|Materials Science Seminar]] meets Th 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Covell 117. You are welcome to attend. | * The [[http://matsci.oregonstate.edu/seminars.php|Materials Science Seminar]] meets Th 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Covell 117. You are welcome to attend. |
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| ===== Instructor ===== | ===== Instructors ===== |
| * [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~tate/|Prof. Janet Tate]], Weniger 485; 737-1700; tate at physics.oregonstate.edu | * [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~tate/|Prof. Janet Tate]], Weniger 485; 737-1700; tate at physics.oregonstate.edu |
| * Office hours: [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~tate/schedule.html|Wed 2-3 pm, Thu 4-5 pm, or by appointment]] | * Office hours: [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~tate/schedule.html|Wed 2-3 pm, Thu 4-5 pm, or by appointment]] |
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| ===== Midterm & Final exams ===== | ===== Midterm & Final exams ===== |
| There will be one in-class midterm exam on topics covered in the first part of the course. These topics may be discussed in lectures, assigned for homework, or for reading. An equation sheet, agreed upon by the class, will be provided. here is the most current version The second midterm will be a poster session on your band structure calculation (see below). The final exam will cover all the topics covered in the course, but with emphasis on the second part. Again, these topics may be discussed in lectures, assigned for homework, or for reading. | There will be one in-class midterm exam on topics covered in the first part of the course. These topics may be discussed in lectures, assigned for homework, or for reading. An equation sheet, agreed upon by the class, will be provided. {{mt1_s11_eqnsheet.pdf|Here}} is the most current version The second midterm will be a poster session on your band structure calculation (see below). The final exam will cover all the topics covered in the course, but with emphasis on the second part. Again, these topics may be discussed in lectures, assigned for homework, or for reading. |
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| ===== Computation of band structure (Midterm 2) ===== | ===== Computation of band structure (Midterm 2) ===== |
| One of the goals of the course is to become familiar with modern computational software that allows one to solve difficult problems. You will use the software package Wien 2k to calculate the band structure of a semiconductor, metal, or insulator. More information about the program is under the [[wien|Wien 2k]] link. You will calculate (at minimum) the dispersion relation and the total and partial densities of states of an interesting material. Wien 2k offers other options – calculation of electron density, optical properties etc. You should try some of these advanced options, particularly if the material you choose is a simple one. The poster should also include a discussion of why the material is interesting and topical and some of its properties. Include references to recent literature. | One of the goals of the course is to become familiar with modern computational software that allows one to solve difficult problems. You will use the software package Wien 2k to calculate the band structure of a semiconductor, metal, or insulator. More information about the program is under the [[wien|Wien 2k]] link. You will calculate (at minimum for a passing grade) the dispersion relation and the total and partial densities of states of an interesting material. You will also calculate at least one other property using the Wien 2k advanced options – electron density, optical properties //etc//., for a B or higher grade. The difficulty of the project will be taken into account in assigning the grade. The poster should also include a discussion of why the material is interesting and topical and some of its properties. Include references to recent literature. |
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| You will present the results of your computation at a poster session in the Midterm 2 time slot. You should not go to great expense to generate the posters; 8.5" by 11" sheets pasted to thin poster board will be fine. The total size is limited to about half the size of a whiteboard in WGR 304. Text and diagrams should explain your calculations, and provide supplementary information about your material. In the poster session, half the class will remain with the poster for the first half while the other half circulate; roles are swapped for the second half. As a courtesy, I will invite your advisors and/or representatives of your department to the poster session. | You will present the results of your computation at a poster session in the Midterm 2 time slot. You should not go to great expense to generate the posters; 8.5" by 11" sheets pasted to thin poster board will be fine. The total size is limited to about half the size of a whiteboard in WGR 304. Text and diagrams should explain your calculations, and provide supplementary information about your material. In the poster session, half the class will remain with the poster for the first half while the other half circulate; roles are swapped for the second half. As a courtesy, I will invite your advisors and/or representatives of your department to the poster session. |
| The idea is to take this project as far as you can beyond the minimum specified above. You will need to decide on an interesting system to calculate (talk to me and others about what is feasible). You always start by reproducing the work of others, and then go on to explore by yourself. You'll learn much about the system you have chosen, so present these findings. You will also turn in a 3-5 page summary of the project, stressing the intellectual content. This summary should explain (i) what you have learned about band structure calculations during this process, and (ii) explain what is topical and interesting about your material in somewhat greater detail than you poster. Include references about both sub-parts. | The idea is to take this project as far as you can beyond the minimum specified above. You will need to decide on an interesting system to calculate (talk to me and others about what is feasible). You always start by reproducing the work of others, and then go on to explore by yourself. You'll learn much about the system you have chosen, so present these findings. You will also turn in a 3-5 page summary of the project, stressing the intellectual content. This summary should explain (i) what you have learned about band structure calculations during this process, and (ii) explain what is topical and interesting about your material in somewhat greater detail than you poster. Include references about both sub-parts. |
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| ===== Ground Rules ===== | ===== Ground Rules ===== |
| If you choose not to purchase either recommended book, some other equivalent text must be used. Talk to me to see if the one you have in mind is suitable. | If you choose not to purchase either recommended book, some other equivalent text must be used. Talk to me to see if the one you have in mind is suitable. |
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| On reserve: see http://oasis.oregonstate.edu/ | On reserve: see http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/reserves |
| * (S) Sutton, A. P.,Electronic Structure of Materials, QC176.8.E4 S875 1993 | * (S) Sutton, A. P.,Electronic Structure of Materials, QC176.8.E4 S875 1993 |
| * (AM) Ashcroft, N.A. and Mermin, N.D., Solid State Physics, QC176 .A83 (graduate text; the standard) | * (AM) Ashcroft, N.A. and Mermin, N.D., Solid State Physics, QC176 .A83 (graduate text; the standard) |
