Engineering Physics 401: Fundamental Properties of Solids
Spring Semester 2004 (Call #28878)
| Instructor: |
Charles Sawicki: 212B South Engineering, Phone 231-7049
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| Email: |
charles.sawicki@ndsu.nodak.edu |
| Office Hours: |
Wed 9:30-10:30 AM and Tu & Th 3:25-4:25PM. Talk to me to set up
meetings at other times. |
| Prerequisites: |
Math 265 and Physics 252 |
| Texts: |
Solid State Physics by H.T. Stokes (New version in
bookstore)
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Course Objectives
The goals of this course are to understand the basic principles of solid state
physics and apply them to study the electrical properties of solids. To
achieve this objective, aspects of the physics of perfect crystals will be
discussed first, followed by an introduction to the relevant quantum mechanics.
Next the quantum mechanical wave-like nature of electronics, their statistical
properties as well as their interaction with periodic crystal lattices will be
discussed. Finally, semiconductor and other types of devices will be discussed
as time allows.
Course Outline
- The Periodic Structure of Perfect Crystals:
- Waves in Crystals: X-rays and crystal vibrations (phonons)
- Quantum Mechanics: The wave properties of material particles
- Band theory: Electrons in conductors and semiconductors
- Semiconductor devices
Course Outline
Two tests, each worth 20% of the total course grade, will be given during
the Semester (dates given below). Homework and the final exam will each
count for 30% of the total grade. Tests and the final exam will be made up
of two types of questions:
- Conceptual questions which can be answered with a few sentences and
possibly and equation will make up 20 to 30% of the points on
each test and exam.
- The rest of each test will be quantitative problems like the
assigned homework problems and examples worked in class.
You should work together on the homework since its purpose is to increase your
understanding of the material. Don't exactly copy someone else's homework.
You should work together to understand the class material and problems
and then write your solutions individually so that you are prepared to
solve problems on tests.
A total average of 89.5% or more ensures an A, 80 to
89.4% ensures a B, 70 to 79.4% ensures a C and so
forth. Depending on the class average, curving maybe be appled to grades.
Test and Exam Schedule
Test 1 | Thursday February 19th, 2004 |
Test 2 | Thursday April 1st, 2004 |
Final Exam: 10:00AM-12:00 Noon, Thursday, May 13th
, 2004
Homework Solutions
Homework solutions will be on reserve at the library main desk after homework
is collected in class. Solutions will also be available as PDF
files on the library WebPals system. Start at the library site at
http://www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu and
click on the WebPals button at the top left of the screen. Next select
course reserves and click go. To find our material search for
Physics 401. The password is cricket.
Students with disabilities or special needs
Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need special
accomodations in this course are invited to share these concerns or requests
with the instructor as soon as possible.
Academic Responsibility
All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU
University Senate Policy, section 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct.
Homework Assignments
The following assignments cover most of the class. Homework is an important
part of the learning process and of preparation for tests. Due dates for
problems will be given in class. Most problems are 10 points each.
| Chapter 1: |
Problems: |
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 19 and 21 (Hint: use a calculator
root finding program or use Mathcad, Matlab, Mathematica etc.). |
| Chapter 2: |
Problems: |
6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 20 points each 17, 18 and 20.
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| Chapter 3: |
Problems: |
1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11 and 12 |
| Chapter 5: |
Problems: |
1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. |
| Chapter 6: |
Problems: |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and problems A, B and C. |
| Chapter 7: |
Problems: |
1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 |
| Chapter 8: |
Problems: |
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. |
| Chapter 9: |
Problems: |
1, 2, 3, 5 and 8. |
| Chapter 10: |
Problems: |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 and 19. |
| Chapter 11: |
Problems: |
9, 10, 13 and 14. |
| Chapter 12: |
Problems: |
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. |
| Chapter |
Problems |
Due Date |
| 1 |
1, 3, 4, 5 and 6
10, 12, 15, 19 and 21 |
1-15-04
1-22-04 |
| 2 |
6, 7, 10, 11 and 12
14, 17, 18, 19 and 20 |
1-29-04
2-10-04 |
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