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former Department of Physics

Technical University Munich

Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics

Module PH0019
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well
as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.

Module version of WS 2022/3 (current)

There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a
newer one.

Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses,
Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.

available module versions

WS 2022/3 WS 2021/2 WS 2020/1 WS 2019/20 WS 2018/9 WS 2017/8 WS 2016/7 WS 2010/1

Basic Information

PH0019 is a semester module in German language at which is offered in winter semester.

If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following
table.

Total workload Contact hours Credits (ECTS)

150 h 60 h 5 CP

Responsible coordinator of the module PH0019 is Sebastian Mühlbauer.

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

Bonding types and forces

periodic table
covalent and metallic bonding
ionic and van der Waals bonding
hydrogen and other supramolecular bonding types

Structures and determination methods

amorphous and crystalline structures - fundamental terms and definitions

examples for crystal structures in real space
reciprocal lattice and diffraction
defects

Lattice dynamics

classical theory of lattice dynamics

quantisation of lattice vibrations
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density of states in phonon spectra

theory of elasticity in the continuum

Thermal properties

specific heat
anharmonic effects: thermal expansion
heat conductivity
thermoelectric effects

Electrons in solids

model of free electron gas

Bloch electrons and energy bands
density of states in metals and isolaters
brillouin zones and fermi surfaces

Transport of charge carriers

semiclassical model of dynamics of electrons

motion of electron in periodic lattice
boltzmann transport equation

Semiconductors

intrinsic and doped semiconductors

inhomogeneous semiconductors
important semiconductor devices

Magnetism

dia- and paramagnetism

ferromagnetic materials
ferro- and antiferromagnetism

Superconductivity

basic phenomena
introduction into the microscopic description
magnetic properties

Dielectric properties

macroscopic and microscopic description

types of polarization
dielectric properties of metals and semiconductors

Outlook

interfaces, nanostructures and low dimensional systems

organic materials

Learning Outcome

After the successful participation at the module the student is able to:

1. know the different bonding types in condensed matter physics and allocate them to given condensed
matter
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2. reproduce the physics fundamentals of structure analysis and the corresponding experiments
3. comprehend the fundamentals of lattice dynamics and their importance for solid matter properties
(especially thermal properties)
4. understand the behaviour of electrons in crystalline structures and apply this knowledge to the
transport of charge carriers
5. know and explain fundamental properties of semiconductors, superconductors and magnetic material
6. reproduce the most important dielectric properties of solids

Preconditions

PH0001, PH0002, PH0003, PH0004, PH0005, PH0006, PH0007

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

WS 2022/3 WS 2020/1
Type SWS Title Lecturer(s) Dates Links
Thu,
Introduction to
08:30–
VO 2 Condensed Matter Mühlbauer, S. eLearning
10:00, PH
Physics
HS2
Tue, 12:00–
14:00, PH
HS2
Condensed Matter eLearning
VO 4 Pfleiderer, C. Thu,
Physics 1 documents
10:00–
12:00, PH
HS2
Brems, X. Dembski-Villalta, M.
Exercise to Introduction Jochum, J. Korniienko, A. Pietanesi,
dates in
UE 2 to Condensed Matter L. eLearning
groups
Physics Responsible/Coordination:
Mühlbauer, S.
Deyerling, A.
Exercise to Condensed dates in eLearning
UE 2 Responsible/Coordination: Pfleiderer,
Matter Physics 1 groups documents
C.
Quenstions and Answers Mon,
Brems, X.
to Introduction to 16:00–
RE 2 Responsible/Coordination:
Condensed Matter 18:00,
Mühlbauer, S.
Physics virtuell

Learning and Teaching Methods

lecture: teacher centered learning

tutorial: discussion and solution of exercise problems, discussions and supplementary explanations to the
subject matter of the lecture.

open tutorial: open discussion related to the topics covered in the tutorials and in the lecture

Media

blackboard and powerpoint presentation

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accompanying information online

Literature

Siegfried Hunklinger: Festkörperphysik, Oldenbourg Verlag München

Kittel: Einführung in die Festkörperphysik, Oldenbourg Verlag
Ashcroft, Mermin: Festkörperphysik, Oldenbourg
Kopitzki, Herzog: Einführung in die Festkörperphysik, Vieweg+Teubner
Ibach, Lüth: Festkörperphysik. Einführung in die Grundlagen, Springer-Verlag
Rosenberg, Harold Max: The Solid State. Second Edition, Oxford Physics Series

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

There will be a written exam of 90 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in
section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using calculation
problems and comprehension questions.

For example an assignment in the exam might be:

Calculation and discussion of the binding energy of a simple crystal

Calculation and discussion of the reciprocal lattice and the structure factor of a simple crystal
Calculation and discussion of the phononic heat capacity of a simple crystal
Calculation and discussion of the electronic states in a simple crystal
Calculation and discussion of the charge carrier density and Fermi energy in a simple semiconductor

In the exam the following learning aids are permitted:

hand-written sheet with formulas, double-sided

non-programmable electronic calculator

Participation in the exercise classes is strongly recommended since the exercises prepare for the problems of
the exam and rehearse the specific competencies.

There will be a bonus (one intermediate stepping of "0,3" to the better grade) on passed module exams (4,3 is
not upgraded to 4,0). The bonus is applicable to the exam period directly following the lecture period (not to
the exam repetition) and subject to the condition that the student passes the mid-term of

passing the voluntary test exam during the semester

presenting a solution in the exercise groups at least once

Exam Repetition

The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.

Current exam dates

Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please
refer to the current information given during the course.

Title
Time Location Info Registration
Exam to Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics (in English)
Tue, 2023-08-08, 11:00 till 2501 till 2023-06-30 (cancelation of registration till 2023-08-
12:30 2501 01)

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Title
Time Location Info Registration
Thu, 2023-10-05, 13:30 till 2503 till 2023-09-25 (cancelation of registration till 2023-09-
15:00 2503 28)

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