The course starts with a review of the structure of crystals and the determination of crystal structure with X-ray diffraction. The course deals mainly with electrical and thermal properties of crystalline elements and the dependence of these properties on various variables such as e.g. temperature. The free electron model is introduced to describe the electrical and thermal properties of simple metals, while band structure models must be introduced for more complex metals and for semiconductors. Also, doped semiconductors and some semiconductor applications are treated. Lattice dynamics are described by the introduction of the phonon concept. The Debye model is used to describe heat capacity, volume expansion and thermal conductivity of insulators. The course includes compulsory laboratory work.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
29 January 2024
Ends
19 March 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
67%
Required Knowledge
Electromagnetics, or equivalent. Waves and Optics, or equivalent. Statistical Physics, or equivalent.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departmens own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5324
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
