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Quantum theory of molecules and materials (4897)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Milos NESLADEK 
  
Co-lecturer :Prof. dr. Filippo MORINI 
  
Member of the teaching team :dr. Abhishek SHUKLA 
 dr. Souvik AGASTI 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 3,0
  
Period: semester 1 (3sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Sequentiality
 
   Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 

Prerequisites

The student should have prior knowledge of the following general topics in physics/chemistry:

  • basic concepts from quantum mechanics/chemistry
  • the concepts of chemical bonding and crystal structure
  • basic knowledge of the electronic structure of molecules and solids


Content

Module 1:

Electrons in molecules and solids I

Introduction to group theory and symmetry groups

Electrons in molecules, bonds, NMR chemical shift

Module 2:

Electronic structure in periodic materials

Electron-phonon interactions and quasi particles

Spins in solids

First and second quantisation

Low-dimensional phenomena: 1D and 2D materials, Dirac matter

Module 3:

Advanced topics:

Symmetry breaking and topological effects

Spin chains & glasses

Quantum phase transitions

Josephson junction


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Response lecture ✔  
Small group session ✔  
Teaching methods  
Discussion/debate ✔  
Educational learning conversation ✔  
Exercises ✔  
Paper ✔  
Report ✔  
Seminar ✔  


Evaluation

Period 1    Credits 3,00

Evaluation method
Written evaluaton during teaching periode10 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year✔
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearThe student obtains at least 10/20.
Paper✔
Oral explanation✔
Written exam90 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year✔
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearThe student obtains at least 10/20.
Closed-book ✔
Additional information Students with exam contract submit and defend the paper orally in the exam period instead of the teaching period.

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory course material
 

All slides, readers, papers and other supporting materials will be provided on Blackboard.
 

Recommended reading
 

Titel: Introduction to Solid State Physics
Auteur: C. Kittel
Editie: 8
Uitgever: Wiley
ISBN: 9780471415268
Extra info: /

Titel: The Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules
Auteur: C.F. Matta, R. J. Boyd, & A. Becke
Editie: 4
Uitgever: Wiley
ISBN: 9783527307487
Extra info: /

Titel: Quantum Theory of Materials
Auteur: E. Kaxiras & J. G. Joannopoulos
Editie: /
Uitgever: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521117111
Extra info: /

Titel: Symmetry in Chemistry
Auteur: Hans H. Jaffe, Milton Orchin
Editie: Corrected edition
Uitgever: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486421810
Extra info: /


Learning outcomes
Master of Materiomics
  •  EC 

    • EC 1. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme has an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of functional materials, especially with regard to the relation between composition, structure and functional properties at all length scales and in their operating surroundings.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC1.2 The student is able to explain properties of materials and apply this knowledge.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC1.6 The student can understand properties from the structure.

  •  EC 

    • EC 2. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme can combine chemical and physical principles enabling the discovery of new material concepts based on an interdisciplinary approach.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC2.7 The student has knowledge of the added value and shortcomings of chemical and physical approaches and knows how to apply the strengths of both approaches adapted to the problem/issue at hand. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - reflection: the student considers different perspectives and is able to reflect critically on them]

     
  •  DC 

    • DC2.9 The student is able to assess which concepts, models and methods from different perspectives are most useful in a specific context. The student uses this assessment in selecting the best perspectives. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - reflection: the student considers different perspectives and is able to reflect critically on them]

  •  EC 

    • EC 4. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously consult, summarise and critically interpret international scientific literature, reference it correctly and use it to explore and identify new domains relevant to the field.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC4.1 The student is able to look up and select appropriate international scientific literature from a variety of disciplines related to materials-related problems or research questions.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC4.2 The student is able to correctly and completely reference to scientific literature.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC4.3 The student is able to critically interpret, evaluate, compare, and/or summarize relevant scientific literature related to materials-related problems or research questions.

  •  EC 

    • EC 6. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to communicate in both written and spoken form and to take a well-argued position in a scientific discussion, going from a general to a specialist level, adapted to the target audience.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC6.1 The student is able to report orally and in writing in an adequate manner.

  •  EC 

    • EC 10. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously acquire new knowledge and monitor, evaluate and adjust one’s learning process.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC10.1 The student can reflect on their own strengths and areas for improvement and use feedback to improve their own work and competences.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC10.3 The student is able to autonomously acquire, process, and critically interpret new information.

 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Offered inTolerance3
2nd year Master of Materiomics traject opleidingsonderdelen J
exchange materiomics keuze J
Exchange Programme materiomics J



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