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327-0407-00L 6 Credits BSC D-MATL
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Basic principles of materials physics B

Grundlagen der Materialphysik B

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Bernd Schönfeld, Prof. Dr. Jörg F. Löffler
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:22

Abstract

Classical and quantum mechanical concepts for the understanding of materials properties.

Objective

Providing physical concepts for the understanding of materials properties.

Content

Elements of quantum mechanics; scattering of electromagnetic and particle waves; study of the structure and dynamics of materials. Thermal excitations in crystals; electrons in crystals; semiconductors; magnetism; superconductivity.

Resources

Lecture Notes

will be availabe.

Literature

- D. Halliday, R. Resnick, K.S. Krane: Physics vol. 2 (ext. version) (Wiley 1992). - J.D. McGervey: Quantum Mechanics (Academic Press 1995). - L.H. Schwartz, J.B. Cohen: Diffraction from Materials (Springer 1987). - R.E. Hummel: Electronic Properties of Materials (Springer: 2001). - H. Ibach, H. Lüth: Solid-State Physics (Springer: 2003).

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Keine.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Grundlagen der Materialphysik B
  • Tue 08:45-11:30 (HCI D 8)
3 h weekly
exercise Grundlagen der Materialphysik B
  • Thu 12:45-15:30 (HPT C 103)
3 h weekly

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