Fundamental Materials Physics (440701-WS 24/25)

On successful completion of this module, students recall the connections between electronic structure, atomic bonds and macroscopic physical and mechanical properties of solids. The students can classify materials according to their phenotypical properties and atomic structures. They can analyze simple tasks on material behavior under applied electric, magnetic, electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical fields and create solutions based on their understanding of the relations between atomic interactions and macroscopic behavior.

• Introduction to quantum mechanics and wave functions, many-electron systems
• Atomic orbitals, covalent and ionic bonds, electron gas and metallic bonds
• Band structure, conductors, semi-conductors, insulators, electronic transport
• Electrical and optical properties
• Magnetism, electron spin, elementary magnetic moments
• Stress and strain tensors, Hooke's law and atomic interaction, mechanical equilibrium
• Metals: crystal structure, strength, equivalent stress
• Polymers: molecular structure, mechanical and physical properties
• Ceramics and glasses, including semi-conductors: atomic structure, mechanical and physical properties