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| PHYS0060-1 | Structures and Symmetries
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Matthieu Verstraete |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| The aim of this course is to describe, determine and understand the various types of order observed in molecules and condensed matter, in relation to their physical properties. Symmetry plays a central role.
Overview of the course:
- Order and disorder in condensed matter
- Geometric crystallography
- Bonding and main types of crystalline architectures
- Scattering : basics and application to crystals
- Determination of the structure of crystals
- Crystalline defects and crystal growth
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Main outcomes:
- functional knowledge of symmetries and groups
- foundation for solid state course
- knowledge of nomenclatures and graphical representations of symmetry groups
- usage of groups to reduce the complexity of a Physical problem
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic physics
Fourier transform |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercices : 20h. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Course and problem sets in face-to-face teaching. Course slides are available on MyULg |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes.
Group Theory:
Group Theory: Application to the Physics of Condensed Matter, Mildred S. Dresselhaus, Gene Dresselhaus, Ado Jorio, Springer éd.
ISBN-10: 3642069452
Chapters 1-3
Condensed matter, crystal structure, and defects:
Solid State Physics, Neil W. Ashcroft, N. David Mermin, Brooks Cole
ISBN-10: 0030839939
Introduction to Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel, Wiley
ISBN-10: 047141526X
chapters 1, 2, 3 (crystals, symmetry), 19, 20 (defects - advanced) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written report on the exercises with the CrystalMaker and CrystalDiffract programs. Contributes to 10% of the final grade.
Oral exam. Three questions are chosen at random on:
- group theory
- crystallography
- defects and applications of crystallography
The questions are prepared at the blackboard and then presented by the candidate. |
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Contacts :
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| Prof. Matthieu Verstraete
Universite de Liège
Institut de Physique, Bat. B5a, 3/7
Allée du 6 aout, 17
Phone : +32 4 366 90 17
Fax : +32 4 366 36 29
Mail : matthieu.verstraete@ulg.ac.be
TA:
Sébastien Lemal
Physics Institute, building B5a, 12/8
Mail : slemal@student.ulg.ac.be |
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