Information Package / Course Catalogue
Condensed Matter Physics II
Course Code: FZK504
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: 
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To get students informed on electrical, thermal, magnetic and structural properties of condensed matter and get them learn some methods of calculations and related concepts

Course Content

Lattice vibrations, some thermal properties of condensed matter, optical properties of solids, ferroelectricity and structural phase transitions, introduction to magnetic properties, superconductivity, surface science and artificial structures

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain properties and importance of crystal vibrations
2.To be able to relate phonon concept to quantum mechanics and relate thermal properties with phonon
3.To be able to explain optical properties of solids with relation to light ,phonons and electrons
4.To be able to express magnetic properties of solids related to atomic and structural properties of condensed matter
5.To be able to explain Bose-Einstein condensation and apply to describe superconductivity and other quantum effects in condensed matter
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Advanced Solid State Physics, P. Philips
2.Principles in condense matter physics, P.M.Chaikin, T.C. Lubensky
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Semiconductors
Week 2 - Theoretical
Band structure of metals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Band structure of semiconductors and insulators
Week 4 - Theoretical
Electron correlations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Coulomb interactions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hartree-Fock approximation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Screening, plasmons
Week 8 - Theoretical
Topic review (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Many body problem
Week 10 - Theoretical
pseudopotentials
Week 11 - Theoretical
LCAO tight binding approximation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Quantum hall effect
Week 13 - Theoretical
Electron-phonon interactions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Low-dimensional materials
Week 15 - Theoretical
Nanotechnological applications
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment3%15
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment281240
Midterm Examination116218
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
2
4
1
3
OÇ-2
4
4
4
2
2
3
1
2
OÇ-3
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
OÇ-4
5
4
3
4
3
5
2
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
2
5
1
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026