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FIZ7240Optical Properties of Solids3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Tayfur KÜÇÜKÖMEROĞLU
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Dielectric constant as a function of w (AC field) will be investigated in terms of fonons, dipolar and ionic polirizability. The frequency dependence of dilectric constant is very important in the optical properties of solids.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : discuss electrons, plasmons and photons in solids1,2,3,71,
PO - 2 : lattice vacancies,1,2,3,71,
PO - 3 : diffusion and color centers1,2,3,71,
PO - 4 : excitons,1,2,3,71,
PO - 5 : photoconductivity,1,2,3,71,
PO - 6 : photovoltaic effect,1,2,3,71,
PO - 7 : photoelectric emission,1,2,3,71,
PO - 8 : photoluminescence, electroluminescence. 1,2,3,71,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Electrons, plasmons and photons in solids. Lattice vacancies, diffusion and color centers. Excitons. Photoconductivity, Photovoltaic effect, Photoelectric emission, Photoluminescence, electroluminescence
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Electrons, plasmons and photons in solids
 Week 2Electrons, plasmons and photons in solids
 Week 3Lattice vacancies
 Week 4diffusion and color centers
 Week 5diffusion and color centers
 Week 6Excitons
 Week 7Photoconductivity
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Photoconductivity
 Week 10Photovoltaic effect
 Week 11Photovoltaic effect
 Week 12Photoelectric emission
 Week 13Photoluminescence
 Week 14Photoluminescence
 Week 15electroluminescence
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Kittel, C.,1996;Introduction to Solid State Physics,John Wiley and Sons, Newyork
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 19/04/2022 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 10/06/2022 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 10 7 70
Arasınav 2 1 2
Ödev 1 14 14
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 10 7 70
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load200