Physical Solid-State Chemistry (M.PC9)
Lecture Content:
Classification of solids, structure and structure determination of solids (translational and point symmetry, diffraction methods), lattice dynamics of the solid (lattice vibrations, dispersion relations, partition function), electronic structure of the solid (band structure of metals, semiconductors and isolators, donor and acceptor levels), spectroscopic, magnetic and optical/dielectric properties, defects (point defects, displacement, structure of surfaces and interfaces, nanocrystals, thermodynamics), transport in solids (diffusion, conductivity), solid-state reactions and kinetics (Kröger-Vink notation, solid-solid, solid-gas), applications (sensors, fuel cells, displays, hydrogen storage).
Qualification goals:
The students will have learned which parameters of the solid (structure, electronic structure, vibrational structure, composition, defect structure, morphology) depend on which material properties. They will be able to assess the possibilities to elucidate material properties and how to modify them, where appropriate, upon upcoming problems.
Exam information:
4 CP, written or oral examination upon consultation, B.Sc in natural or engineering science required
Literature recommendation:
Ch. Kittel: “Einführung in die Festkörperphysik”, Oldenburg
N. W. Ashcroft: “Festkörperphsik”, Oldenburg
Attention: The lecture-accompanying exercises can be found in the exercise section !
