Physics: Solid State Physics

Education facts

Code: FYSC23

<p>The course intends to broaden the knowledge of quantum mechanics from the previous course FYSB22 to extended systems with a very large number of atoms. This new understanding is applied on solids, surfaces and nanostructures to learn the basic aspects for these systems. Another important aspect is to give examples of modern electronic and nanometer size components and their influence on the society. Understanding of spectroscopic methods, how they are used in experimental studies and how they are connected to the activities at MAX IV and ESS are central in the course. The course also gives the opportunity to practise problem-solving by means of analytical and numerical aids, and to write scientific reports.</p><p>https://canvas.education.lu.se/courses/12443</p>

Entry requirements

Entry to the course requires general entry requirements and 60 credits including physics knowledge equivalent to: FYSA12 Physics: Introduction to university physics with mechanics and electromagnetism, 15 credits, FYSA13 Physics: Introduction to university physics with optics, waves and quantum physics, 7.5 credits, FYSA14 Physics: Introduction to university physics with thermodynamics, climate and experimental methodology, 7.5 credits, FYSB21 Physics: Mathematical methods for oscillations, waves and diffusion, 7.5 credits, FYSB22 Physics: Basic quantum mechanics, 7.5 credits, FYSB23 Physics: Basic statistical Physics and quantum statistics, 7.5 credits, and FYSB24 physics: Atomic and Molecular Physics, 7.5 credits, and 45 credits in Mathematics including knowledge equivalent to: MATA21 mathematics: One variable calculus, 15 credits, MATA22 Mathematics: Linear algebra 1, 7.5 credits, NUMA01 Numerical analysis: Computational programming with Python, 7.5 credits, MATB21 Mathematics: Multivariable analysis 1, 7.5 credits, and MATB22 Mathematics: Linear algebra 2, 7.5 credits. Students who have obtained the equivalent knowledge by other means may also be admitted to the course.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Physics: Solid State Physics

  Lund University

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 22 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %