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Physics: Solid State Theory, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The course shall provide a better understanding of central concepts in solid state physics and their relation to the basic theories of quantum mechanics and electrodynamics. The students shall learn how these concepts can be applied to model physical effects quantitatively. Particular emphasis is given towards topics relevant to ongoing research in solid state physics and nanoscience in Lund.

General information

Course codes: FYST68 (Science faculty), EXTP90 (LTH), NFY016F (PhD).
Semester: spring.
Study period: second.
Level: second cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: lectures, seminars.
Assessment: written hand-in assignments.
Grading scale:
- FYST68: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG).
- EXTP90: Fail, 3, 4, 5.
Course evaluation:
- Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics.
- Read the course evaluations on the website of LTH.
Syllabi for the course:
- FYST68 syllabus on lu.se.
- EXTP90 syllabus on lth.se.
- NFY016F syllabus (pdf, eng)
- NFY016F syllabus (pdf, sv)
Previous course codes: FYST25, NAFY017

Course literature

To be updated.

Course responsible

Erik van Loon, erik.van_loon@teorfys.lu.se

Schedule

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Entry requirements

SCIENCE FACULTY:

Admission to the course requires 135 credits in natural science including 90 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, or a Degree of Bachelor in physics - in both cases including knowledge equivalent to FYSC23 Solid State Physics, 7.5 credits, FYSB23 Basic statistical physics and quantum statistics, 7.5 credits, FYSN23 Advanced electromagnetism, 7.5 credits, FYSN17 Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits, and English 6/B.

LTH:

Assumed prior knowledge: FFFF05 Solid State Physics or FFFF01 Electronic Materials; FMFN01 Quantum Mechanics Advanced Course or similar; Basic knowledge of electromagnetism and statistical physics.

Application

SCIENCE FACULTY:

You find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages.

Physics: Solid State Theory, FYST68, at lu.se (in Swedish)
Physics: Solid State Theory, FYST68, at lunduniversity.lu.se (in English)

Please note that you might need to go to the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application. For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course via Antagning.se:
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

LTH:

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

DOCTORAL STUDIES:

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, to have it counted towards your exam.)

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Information page for Physics: Solid State Theory, FYST68/EXTP90/NFY016F