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Physics II
Physik II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:47
Abstract
Heat and statistical mechanics, selected fundamentals of quantum mechanics, elctrons in solids (selected fundamentals of semiconductors, metals).
Content
Heat and Statistical mechanics Selected fundamentals of quantum mechanics (Waves, Schrödingers equation, uncertainty principle, simple potentials, tunneling, H-atom, orbitals,...) Periodic table Introduction to Solid State Physics (selected topics) (electrons in periodic potential, energy bands, metals, semi-conductors, charge transport, p-n junction,...)
Resources
Lecture Notes
textbooks are available for all material covered in the lecture, experiments are presented in class, exercises will be available from the internet including problem solutions
Literature
Tipler, Mosca, “Physics” The lecture will closely follow this book. The students are encouraged to read this book during and after the lecture more excellent books about these subjects: M. Alonso/E.J. Finn, “Quantenphysik und Statistische Physik”, R. Oldenburg Verlag W. Känzig, “Physik für Ingenieure”, VDF-Verlag
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Eine selbstverfasste Zusammenfassung von 10 A4-Blättern (beidseitig beschrieben, entw. von Hand od. Computer), Taschenrechner.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Physik II |
|
4 h weekly |
| exercise | Physik II |
|
2 h weekly |