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Electron Structure of Solids and Surfaces, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

Study of the electronic structure of materials forms an important part of research in materials science. In this course we will focus on theories and methods currently used in realistic electronic structure calculations. Density functional theory is central to modern electronic structure theory and will form a significant part of the course. Band-structure methods, crucial for applying electronic structure theories to calculate the electronic structure of materials, are covered in some details. Most of the methods dealt in the course are based on one-particle (mean field) theories but in the last part of the course an introduction to Green's function theory, widely used to treat systems of interacting electrons, is given.

General information

Course codes: FYSN37 (Science faculty), NFY001F (PhD).
Semester: autumn, odd years (2023, 2025, etc.).
Study period: second.
Level: second cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: lectures.
Assessment: oral examination, written assignments.
Grading scale: Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG).
Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics.
Syllabi for the course:
- FYSN37 syllabus on lu.se.
- NFY001F syllabus on lth.se.
Old course code: FYST27

Course literature

Electronic Structure - Basic Theory and Practical Methods, by Richard M. Martin (Cambridge University Press).

Course responsible teachers

Ferdi Aryasetiawan, ferdi.aryasetiawan@teorfys.lu.se

Schedule

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Entry requirements

For admission to the course, 90 credits of natural science including knowledge equivalent to FYSN27 Quantum Mechanics (7.5 credits; the course must be started but not necessarily completed) and FYSC23 Solid State Physics (7.5 credits), or the equivalent, are required. Basic requirements and English 6/B.

Application

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

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Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

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