The Hamiltonian approach to classical mechanics. Analysis of a simple oscillator. Analysis of vibrations in a one-dimensional lattice. Phononic bandgap Introduction to quantum mechanics Wave function, Schrödinger’s equation, observables and measurements. Quantum mechanical harmonic oscillator and spectral decomposition. Symmetries, conserved quantities, and the labeling of states. Angular momentum The hydrogen atom Waves in periodic potentials Reciprocal lattice and reciprocal lattice vectors Band gap Band diagrams The free electron gas and the density of states Fermi-Dirac distribution Density of charge carriers in semiconductors Conductivity in semiconductors. Engineering conductivity through doping. The P-N junction (diode) Light emitting diodes Electromagnetic waves interacting with materials Reflection and refraction Photonic band gaps Origins of magnetization Hysteresis in ferromagnetic materials Magnetic domains
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310 - Werkstoffe der Elektrotechnik<ul><li>310 - Werkstoffe der Elektrotechnik: Klausur schriftlich</li></ul>