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Electron Structure of Nanosystems

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Course Unit Code480-8681/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
LUN10prof. Dr. RNDr. Jiří Luňáček
ALE02Doc. Dr. RNDr. Petr Alexa
Summary
Learning outcomes of the course unit The subject belongs to the group of subject subjects, it builds on the student's knowledge of mathematics, quantum physics and chemistry, statistical physics and thermodynamics. In the first part, the student is introduced to the description of the electronic structure of various types of solids. An important chapter is an overview of the most frequently used approximations in the field of description of many particle systems and band structure of solids. The second part is devoted to the behavior of electrons in heterostructures and quasi-low-dimensional systems.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Explain fundamental ideas in solid state theory –free electrons and the band model
Compare and interpret essential variations between metals and semiconductors
Categorize and classify basic methods of the calculations and approximations in solid state structures
Explain essential properties of the nanosystems and their electron structure
Discuss effect of homogenous the electric and magnetic field on the electron systems
Course Contents
Content:
- Free electrons and energetic bands
- Metallic and semiconductor crystals
- Basic methods for calculation of the band structure
- Approximation for PC modellation of the many particles systems
- Heterostructures
- Quantum holes and low-dimensional systems
- Electron transport in heterostructures
- Influence of the electric and magnetic field on electron systems
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
KITTEL, Ch.: Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley and Sons, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-0471415268
HARRISON, W. A.: Electronic Structure and the Properties of Solids, Dover
Pub., N.Y., 1989. ISBN 0-486-66021-4;
DAVIES, J. H.: The Physics of Low-Dimensional Semiconductors: an Introduction, Cambridge University Press, 2000. ISBN 0-521-48491-X;
KELLY, M. J.: Low-dimensional semiconductors: materials, physics, technology,
devices. Oxford University Press, Oxford 1995. ISBN 0198517815.
KITTEL, Ch.: Úvod do fyziky pevných látek, Academia, Praha 1985; existují další vydání.
Recommended Reading:
OHNO, K., ESFARJANI, K., KAWAZOE, Y.: Computational Material Science. Spinger-
Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, 1999. ISBN 3-540-63961-6;
REED-HILL, R.E.: Physical Metallurgy Principles. D. Van Nostrand, Princeton, New Jersey, 1964.
ILKOVIČ, V.: Vybrané problémy z teórie tuhých látok, Veda, SAV, Bratislava,
1984;
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit40 (40)20
                1. zápočtový testWritten test20 8
                2. zápočtový testWritten test20 8
        ExaminationExamination60 (60)20
                1. část zkouškyOral examination30 10
                2. část zkouškyWritten examination30 10