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Solid State Theory, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Content

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
Previous course codes: FYST25, NAFY017

Syllabus

Click below links to read the course syllabi on Lund University's central website:

Course literature

To be updated.

Course responsible

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

Schedule

The schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

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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