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
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.
The students will master the basic concepts of quantum mechanics necessary to engage in a solid State course.
Concepts of generla physics and elementary mathematical analysis.
frontal and remote lectures
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.
Principles of electronic materials and devices by S.O Kasap, Mc Graw Hill
Ricevimento: For explanations the students will be received on Thursday mornings in the office of the teacher
September 2025
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
