OVERVIEW

This course will review the basic concepts of classical and quantum physics to allow the students to engage with the study of the Principles of Solid State Physics 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will review the basic concepts of general physics and statistical physics as well as those of quantum and condensed matter physics, balancing the initial knowledge due to the different background of the students. Starting with practical and foundational examples the introductory principles of solid state physics will be derived.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students will master the basic concepts of quantum mechanics necessary to engage in a solid State course.

PREREQUISITES

Concepts of generla physics and elementary mathematical analysis. 

TEACHING METHODS

frontal and remote lectures

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Conservation laws in classical physics, Waves: differential equation, wavelength and wavevector, superposition principle and interference. Fourier series and Fourier Transform. Fundamentals of quantum mechanics: the photoelectric effect, black body radiation, discrete spectra of atoms. Material waves and De Broglie relationship.  Time independent Schroedinger equation and the statistical interpretation of the wave function. The indetermiantion principle. Energy levels in an infinite and in a finite potential well. The harmonic oscillator. Zero point motion. The wave equation for a free particle. The atomic orbitals of the hydrogen atom. Identical partilces and Bose - Einstein e di Fermi Dirac statistics. 

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Principles of electronic materials and devices by S.O Kasap, Mc Graw Hill

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

September 2025

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy