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Fisica dello Stato Solido
Solid State Physics
Francesco Simoni

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2015/2016
Credits 9
Hours 72
Period I
Language ENG

Prerequisites
Knowledge of differential and integral calculus and of main concepts of mechanics and electrodynamics

Learning outcomes
Acquire the main concepts related to the following topics: basic elements and methods of quantum mechanics; atomic and molecular properties and states of matter; electronic and optical properties of solids; radiation-matter interaction and laser physics.

Program
Basic of quantum mechanics: wave functions, Schroedinger equation, observables and operators, the harmonic oscillator, model of atom. Condensed matter: molecular interaction, liquids, solids and liquid crystals, structure of crystals. Electronic and optical properties of solids: energy bands, metals, semiconductors, insulators. Matter-radiation interaction. Light amplification and laser emission.

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
Oral Examination

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
It is evaluated the acquisition of the main concepts related to the following topics: basic of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular properties and condenssed states of matter, electronic and optical properties of solids, radiation-matter interaction and laser physics.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
It is evaluated the level of understanding of concepts and the depth of analysis of the subjects

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
The score is proportional to the level of understanding of concepts and the depth of analysis of the subjects

Recommended reading
Lecture notes of teacher. Other readings: J.R. Hook, H.E. Hall, Solid State Physics, John Wiley & Sons; A. Yariv, Quantum Electronics, Academic Press

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