13011 - Group Theory in Solid State Physics Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13011 - module is no longer offered from SS 2023
Module Title:Group Theory in Solid State Physics
  Gruppentheorie in der Festkörperphysik
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Seibold, Götz
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After successfully completing the module, students have acquired knowledge about the application of group theoretical methods in solid state physics. The corresponding abilities allow students the comprehension of state of the art research in the field of theoretical and experimental solid state physics.
Contents:
  • basics of mathematical group theory
  • representation of groups, theorems of orthogonality
  • point groups
  • splitting of atomic states in solid state systems
  • selection rules
  • space groups
  • electrons in periodic potentials
  • double groups
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Knowledge of solid state physics
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 150 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • H.-W. Streitwolf: Group Theory in Solid State Physics
  • M. Böhm, Symmetrien in Festkörpern
  • W. Ludwig, C. Falter: Symmetries in Physics
  • M. Dresselhaus et al., Group Theory, Application to the Physics of Condensed Matter
  • M. Tinkham, Group Theory and Quantum Mechanics
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Oral examination, 30-45 minutes
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:
  • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialization with Theoretical Focus“, topic area „Condensed Matter Physics“
  • Study programme Applied Mathematics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Applications“, field  „Physics“

Self organised studies:
  • revise lectures
  • study handouts and solve problems
  • weekly issued working sheets are given to students for deeping of knowledge
The offer of cycle is on special announcement. Cause of this please vote in time (in the preparation of the Master Plan at the beginning of the first semester) the specific module offer with the module responsible!
Module Components:
  • Lecture: Group Theory in Solid State Physics (2 hpw)
  • Related examination
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 10.01.2023
  • without Follow-up Module/s