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Crystallography
Kristallographie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:23
Abstract
Introduction into the fundamental relationships between chemical composition, crystal structure and physical properties of solids.Emphasis is on the group-theoretical introduction into symmetry, on the discussion of the factors governing the formation of crystal structures, on the structural dependence of physical properties as well as on the fundamentals of X-ray diffraction.
Objective
Introduction into the fundamental relationships between chemical composition, crystal structure and physical properties of solids.
Content
Symmetry and order: Point groups (32 crystal classes), Translation groups (14 Bravais lattices), 2D and 3D space groups. Crystal chemistry: geometrical, physical and chemical factors governing the formation of crystal structures; close sphere packings; typical basic crystal structures; lattice energy; noncrystallographic symmetry - quasicrystals; structure of surfaces. Structure/property relationships: Example super ionic conductors; quartz (piezoelectricity); perowskite and derivative structures (ferroelectrics and high-temperature superconductors); magnetic materials (SmCo5 type). Materials characterization: X-ray diffraction on single and polycrystalline materials.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script is provided.
Literature
Walter Borchardt-Ott: Kristallographie. Springer 2002. Dieter Schwarzenbach: Kristallographie. Springer 2001.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Kristallographie |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Kristallographie
Zeit/Ort nach Vereinbarung
|
No time listed | 1 h weekly |