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| ====== General Information for PH575, Spring 2019 ====== | ====== General Information for PH575, Spring 2019 ====== |
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| This course provides an introduction to the physics of condensed matter for graduate students in physics, chemistry and engineering areas in which materials science is important. Senior undergraduates in physics will also find the course accessible. Topics include the theoretical basis of the electronic structure of solids, viewed from the real-space perspective of the interactions between atoms; the free electron description and physical properties of electrically conducting materials; semiconductors; optical properties of materials; the origins of magnetism; lattice excitations (phonons), and nanoscience. The goal is to understand the concepts underlying modern condensed matter physics and to become familiar with some of the experimental and computational techniques available to test those concepts. A major project is the computation of the band structure of a real material using density functional theory. | Introduction to Solid State Physics (PH575) is a 3-credit introduction to the physics of condensed matter for graduate students in physics, chemistry and engineering areas in which materials science is important. Senior undergraduates in physics will also find the course accessible. Topics include the theoretical basis of the electronic structure of solids, viewed from the real-space perspective of the interactions between atoms; the free electron description and physical properties of electrically conducting materials; semiconductors; optical properties of materials; the origins of magnetism; lattice excitations (phonons), and nanoscience. The goal is to understand the concepts underlying modern condensed matter physics and to become familiar with some of the experimental and computational techniques available to test those concepts. A major project is the computation of the band structure of a real material using density functional theory. |
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| **Detailed syllabus** is found at [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~tate/COURSES/ph575]] | **Detailed course content** is found at [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~tate/COURSES/ph575]] |
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| ===== Times, Dates and Locations ===== | ===== Key Information ===== |
| * Class meets MWF at 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm in WGR 304 | |
| * Midterm 1 - Friday week 5; Midterm 2 - Wednesday week 8, both in class. | |
| * The [[http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=371#Section3674|final exam]] is on (Time TBA) in (Location TBA, probably Weniger 304). | |
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| ===== Instructors ===== | === Prerequisites === |
| | * PH451 or equivalent. Please discuss with 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 |
| * [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~tate/schedule.html|Office hours (to be confirmed):]] Wednesdays 10-11; Thursdays 1:30-2:30; or by appointment | * [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~tate/schedule.html|Office hours (to be confirmed):]] Wednesdays 10-11; Thursdays 1:30-2:30; or by appointment |
| * TA: Mitchell Senger (sengermi at onid.oregonstate.edu) | * TA: Mitchell Senger (sengermi at onid.oregonstate.edu) |
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| | === Times, Dates and Locations === |
| | * Class meets MWF at 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm in WNGR 304 |
| | * Midterm 1 - Friday week 5; Midterm 2 - Wednesday week 8, both in class. |
| | * The [[http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=371#Section3674|final exam]] is on (Time TBA) in (Location TBA, probably Weniger 304). |
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| ===== Canvas for email list & grades: ===== | ===== Canvas for email list & grades: ===== |
| - Have a good general knowledge of important properties and materials parameters of metals and semiconductors, including the approximate scales of relevant properties (e.g. band gap, resistivity, frequencies, lattice parameters, and so on.) | - Have a good general knowledge of important properties and materials parameters of metals and semiconductors, including the approximate scales of relevant properties (e.g. band gap, resistivity, frequencies, lattice parameters, and so on.) |
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| ===== Texts ===== | ===== Learning Resources ===== |
| | === Texts === |
| Older editions of listed textbooks are usually OK (check with instructor), but the reading lists and homework assignments may not correspond to the syllabus. | Older editions of listed textbooks are usually OK (check with instructor), but the reading lists and homework assignments may not correspond to the syllabus. |
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| * REQUIRED: (S) Sutton, A.P., Electronic Structure of Materials, Oxford, 1993. ISBN 0-19-851754-8 (Required) | * REQUIRED: (S) Sutton, A.P., Electronic Structure of Materials, Oxford, 1993. ISBN 0-19-851754-8 (Required) |
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| * RECOMMENDED: //either// (K) Kittel, C., Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley, 2004,8e, (earlier editions OK) //or// (AM) Ashcroft and Mermin, Solid State Physics, Brooks Cole, 1976 (used for PH671 //etc//.) | * RECOMMENDED: //either// (K) Kittel, C., Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley, 2004,8e, (earlier editions OK) //or// (AM) Ashcroft and Mermin, Solid State Physics, Brooks Cole, 1976 (used for PH671 //etc//.) |
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| * ALSO: (Mc) McIntyre, D. H., Quantum Mechanics, Addison Wesley, 2012. Ch.15 is particularly relevant. | * ALSO: (Mc) McIntyre, D. H., Quantum Mechanics, Addison Wesley, 2012. Ch.15 is particularly relevant. |
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| If you choose not to purchase Kittel or Aschroft, 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 Kittel or Ashcroft, some other equivalent text may be used. Talk to the instructor to see if the one you have in mind is suitable. |
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| On reserve: see http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/reserves | === OSU Library === |
| | The library is a vital resource - use it! Alternative text books, ebooks, journals, and more are housed in the shelves or are available online if you use your oregonstate.edu account. The following texts may be useful and some are [[http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/reserves|on reserve]]: |
| * (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.W. and Mermin, N.D., Solid State Physics, QC176 .A83 (graduate text; the standard) | * (AM) Ashcroft, N.W. and Mermin, N.D., Solid State Physics, QC176 .A83 (graduate text; the standard) |
| * (RH) Hoffman, Roald, Solids and surfaces : a chemist's view of bonding in extended structures, QD471 .H83 1988 | * (RH) Hoffman, Roald, Solids and surfaces : a chemist's view of bonding in extended structures, QD471 .H83 1988 |
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| ===== OSU Library ===== | === Online resources === |
| The library is a vital resource - use it! Alternative text books, journals, and more are housed in the shelves or are available online if you use your orst.edu account. The reference section is a helpful starting point. | There are many online resources - ebooks, web pages, YouTube videos, Mathematica programs etc. Please see the [[:links|Online resources]] link in the sidebar. |
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| ===== Add-Drop, Withdraw & Final Exam dates ===== | ===== Add-Drop, Withdraw & Final Exam dates ===== |
| Normal OSU [[http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=377#Section3494|add/drop]] and [[http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=371#Section3627|final exam]] procedures apply in this class. Click on the links to access the official university webpages for the dates. | Normal OSU [[http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=377#Section3494|add/drop]] and [[http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=371#Section3627|final exam]] procedures apply in this class. Click on the links to access the official university webpages for the dates. |
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| ===== Students with special needs ===== | ===== Statement Regarding Students with Disabilities ===== |
| Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodation, who have any medical information which the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment to discuss their needs with the instructor as early as possible, and no later than the first week of the term. | Accommodations for students with disabilities are determined and approved by Disability Access Services (DAS). If you, as a student, believe you are eligible for accommodations but have not obtained approval, please contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098 or at [[http://ds.oregonstate.edu|http://ds.oregonstate.edu]]. DAS notifies students and faculty members of approved academic accommodations and coordinates implementation of those accommodations. Students and faculty members are encouraged to discuss details of the implementation of individual accommodations, but this is not required. |
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| Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098. | |
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| ===== Ground Rules ===== | ===== Student Conduct Expectations ===== |
| Science is inherently a social and collaborative effort, each scientist building on the work of others. Nevertheless, each student must ultimately be responsible for his or her own education. Therefore, you are expected to abide by a number of ground rules: | Science is inherently a social and collaborative effort, each scientist building on the work of others. Nevertheless, each student must ultimately be responsible for her or his own education. Therefore, you are expected to abide by a number of ground rules: |
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| * We encourage students to work with classmates, other students, and the faculty. However, you are expected to do this in a professional and responsible fashion. Each student is expected to turn in assignments that have been independently synthesized and written. This applies also to, and especially to, computer assignments. Ask questions and discuss, but never simply copy answer without providing your own synthesis and interpretation. Likewise, help your peers by discussing and explaining, not simply providing an answer to be copied. | * We encourage students to work with classmates, other students, and the faculty. However, you are expected to do this in a professional and responsible fashion. Each student is expected to turn in assignments that have been independently synthesized and written. This applies also to, and especially to, computer assignments. Ask questions and discuss, but never simply copy answer without providing your own synthesis and interpretation. Likewise, help your peers by discussing and explaining, not simply providing an answer to be copied. |
| * Sources must be appropriately documented. If you follow a line of reasoning from another text, reference it properly (it will help you locate the resource later, too). If someone else helps you solve a problem, reference that too. In a research paper, the appropriate reference would be: Jane Doe, (private communication). | * Sources must be appropriately documented. If you follow a line of reasoning from another text, reference it properly (it will help you locate the resource later, too). If someone else helps you solve a problem, reference that too. In a research paper, the appropriate reference would be: Jane Doe, (private communication). |
| * Plagiarism - representing someone else's work as your own - is unethical, but collaboration and exchange of ideas is healthy. You can avoid collaborative efforts taking on the look of plagiarism by acknowledging sources and by writing up your work independently. | * Plagiarism - representing someone else's work as your own - is unethical, but collaboration and exchange of ideas is healthy. You can avoid collaborative efforts taking on the look of plagiarism by acknowledging sources and by writing up your work independently. |
| * It is very important to be constantly aware that your behavior is in strict compliance with the letter and the spirit of the rules concerning professional conduct. OSU has a webpage devoted to the topic of [[http://oregonstate.edu/studentconduct/home/|student conduct]] and you should in particular pay attention to the sub-link on [[http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_500/oar_576/576_015.html|academic dishonesty]] and hold yourself to even higher standards than listed there. | * It is very important to be constantly aware that your behavior is in strict compliance with the letter and the spirit of the rules concerning professional conduct. You should know the contents of OSU's webpage devoted to the topic of [[http://oregonstate.edu/studentconduct/home/|student conduct]] and you should pay close attention to the sub-link on [[https://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/studentconduct/academicmisconduct|academic misconduct]]. |
