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Students majoring in Physics must take at least one of KYA322 and KYA323.
This unit is offered in odd numbered years.
Introduction
Statistical physics describes the structure of bulk matter - solids, liquids, gases, plasmas - in terms of very general assumptions about the behaviour of the basic constituents. It has close ties with both kinetic theory and thermodynamics but applies also to quantum systems. The course examines in detail the classical or Maxwell-Boltzmann, and the quantum Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics, and a wide variety of their applications. Solid state physics builds on these topics and includes crystal structure, reciprocal lattices, lattice vibrations, Brillouin zones, thermal properties of solids, electric and magnetic properties of solids, and topics such as superconductivity. The material also provides the background for semiconductor physics. The laboratory program includes advanced individual experiments in selected areas of physics.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Statistical Physics and Solid State Physics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KYA322 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Coordinator | |
| Teaching staff | Prof S Ellingsen, Dr A Cole |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
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Prerequisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 lectures, 1 tutorial weekly, 36 lab hrs total |
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| Assessment | 1 x 3hr exams (50%), laboratory work (25%), assignments & internal tests (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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