13029 - Experimental Solid State Physics Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13029 - module is no longer offered from SS 2024
Module Title:Experimental Solid State Physics
  Experimentelle Festkörperphysik
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Fischer, Inga Anita
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After successfully completing the module, students can handle the basics of experimental solid state physics concerning theoretical and methodical aspects. Based on the topics of this module,they know methods for gaining knowledge, the classify physical findings into the overall context and the cross link individual outcomes.
Furthermore, they can apply their social competences like cooperation skills as well as other individual competences like accuracy, patience, curiosity, their own initiative.
Contents:
  • Material growth and crystal defects
  • Semiconductors
    - Electronic band structures
    - Experimental characterization (effective masses, transition energies)
  • Semiconductor-nanostructures
    - Effects of quantum confinement
    - Fabrication and characterization
  • Spins and magnetism
    - Ferromagnetic materials and their characterization
    - Spin transport in semiconductors
  • Phase transitions
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Knowledge of solid state physics and chemistry based on a Bachelor study course in physics.
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • R. A. Dunlap: Experimental Physics: Modern Methods
  • P. Y. Yu, M. Cardona: Fundamentals of Semiconductors: Physics and Materials Properties
  • C. F. Klingshim: Semiconductor Optics
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Oral examination, 30-45 min.
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 Experimental Focus“, topic area „Condensed Matter Physics“
Self organised studies comprise:
  • analysis and evaluation of the lectures
  • planning of exercise tasks
Module Components:
  • Lecture: Experimental Solid State Physics
  • Accompanying exercises
  • Block seminar with practical exercises
  • Related examination
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 07.06.2023