PHY475 Optical Properties of Solids (10 credits)

Year Running: 2017/2018

Credit level: F7

Additional Information

Only available to PHYU02, PHYU10, PHYU11, PHYU12, PHYU16, PHYU19, PHYU23, PHYU24, CHMU08

Description

This course covers the optical physics of solid state materials. It begins with the classical description of optical propagation. It then covers the treatment of absorption and luminescence by quantum theory, and the modifications caused by excitonic effects. The phenomena are illustrated by discussing the optical properties of insulators, semiconductors, and metals. The infrared properties of ionic systems are then discussed, and the course concludes with a brief introduction to nonlinear crystals.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	78.0
Lecture	20.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	3.0	100 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.