Course detail

Solid State Physics

FSI-TPLAcad. year: 2025/2026

The crystal lattice its structure and study. Bonds in solids. Lattice oscillations (thermal and optical properties of lattice). Electron theory of solid state: theory of free electrons, band model. Surfaces of solids.Magnetism od solids.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Petr Dub, CSc.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Entry knowledge

Atomic Physics, Quantum Physics, Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics.

Completion of the course TF4.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The assessment of a student is made upon his performance in practice and quality of a discussion on topics selected at the examination (lecture notes allowed at preparation).
The presence of students at practice is obligatory and is monitored by a tutor. The way how to compensate missed practice lessons will be decided by a tutor depending on the range and content of the missed lessons.

Aims

The emphases will be put to qualitative analysis of physical phenomena, explanation of basic properties of solids using microscopic models and of physical principles of selected experimental methods common in research of materials.
The course facilitates a choice of a diploma project by a student, and make it possible to get basic knowledge on modern areas of physics.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

DEKKER, A. J.: Fyzika pevných látek (CS)
H. IBACH, H. LÜTH: Solid state physics. (4th edition.) Springer, 2009. (EN)
J. CELÝ: Kvazičástice v pevných látkách. VUTIUM, Brno, 2004. (CS)
KITTEL, C: Úvod do fyziky pevných látek (CS)
N.W. ASHCROFT, N. D. MERMIN: Solid State Physics. Saunders, 1976. (EN)

Recommended reading

H. IBACH, H. LÜTH: Solid state physics. (4th edition.) Springer, 2009. (EN)
CH. KITTEL: Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. Academia, Praha 1985. (CS)
J. CELÝ: Kvazičástice v pevných látkách. VUTIUM, Brno, 2004. (CS)
N.W. ASHCROFT, N. D. MERMIN: Solid State Physics. Saunders, 1976. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-FIN-P Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Petr Dub, CSc.

Syllabus

I. Bonds in solids and crystal structure

II. Electronic structure of solids

III. Lattice vibrations

IV. Thermal and optical properties of lattice

V. Free electron on metals

VI. Band structure

VII. Magnetism of solids

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Petr Dub, CSc.

Syllabus

The calculation of supportive theoretical examples takes place during the whole semester.