Jordan University of Science and Technology
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Course Syllabus
Spring 2017/2018
Course Information
Course Number: Phys 771 Course Name: Solid State Physics
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3
E-learning web address: www.just.edu.jo/~aobeidat
Prerequisites: N/A
Required or Elective or Selected Elective: Elective
Instructor Information
Coordinator: Instructor: Abdalla Ahmad Obeidat
Office Hours: Office Location: NF 40
Instructors E-mail: aobeidat@just.edu.jo
Course Catalog
Course Description: ( Give a brief description of the course as it appears in the study plan )
Crystal structure, group theory, Many-particle systems, Free electron theory of metals, band theory, Electron Dynamics, Superconductivity and BCS Theory, magnetism, semiconductors
Textbook: Textbook: ( title, author, and year)
Solid State Physics by N.W. Ashcroft and N.D. Mermin.
References and Supplement Materials:
1. Introduction to Solid State Physics, by C. Kittel, John-Wiely & Sons.
2. Principles of the theory of Solids, by J.M. Ziman, Cambridge press.
3. The Oxford basics of Solid State Physics, Steven Simon, Oxford
Evaluation
Mid-term project 50
Final Exam 50
Outcomes of instruction: By the end of the course, students should be able to
Show a basic knowledge and understanding of
1- Knowing Bravais structure, point group symmetry and character tables
2- Many body system and Fock space
3- Different models in electronic properties of metals and electrodynamics
4- Superconductivity as many-body problem
5- Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
6- Semiconductor physics
Course Outline
The recommended material is in N Ashcroft and N Mermein. (or any related reference will be useful for this material
TOPIC (1) Crystal Structure and Group Theory
Crystal Structure. Recommended Ch. 4
The Reciprocal Lattice. Recommended Ch. 5
Bragg?s Law, Geometrical Structure Factor. Recommended Ch. 6
Symmetry Operations, Point Groups and Space Groups, Schoenflies Notations. Recommended Ch. 7
Crystal Binding. Recommended Ch 20
TOPIC (2): Many-Body Theory in Condensed Matter:
Recommended Ch 23, Appendices L, M and N will help
We will consider the systems of Bosons and Fermions and will discuss Fock space.
TOPIC (3):
Free electron theory of Metals
allowed energies, density of state, Fermi level, Fermi - Dirac Statics, electronic specific heat, thermionic emission, Electric and thermal conductivity, Boltzmann equation and electric resistivity. Ch. 2
Band Theory
Origin of band structure, Bloch?s Theorem, Periodic potential, effective mass, reduced zone scheme. Ch. 8
Tight binding approximation. Ch.10
Orthogonal plane wave method, Pseudopotential method, Cellular method, Augmented Plane wave method. Ch.11
TOPIC (4): Electron Dynamics:
Dynamics in an electric field, Dynamics in a magnetic field, skin effect, Cyclotron resonance, The de Hass-van Alphen effect. Ch.14
TOPIC (5): Superconductivity:
Cooper pairs and BCS ? Theory, Energy gap. Here, topic (2
Relationship of the Course to the Mathematics Program Outcomes:
Program outcomes
a ? k ? Level
(L, M, H)
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences ? H
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data ? H
(c) an ability to formulate or design a system, process, or program to meet desired needs
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify and solve applied science problems ? M
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.