Page 145 - Handbook Bachelor Degree of Science Academic Session 20212022

Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2021/2022

Reference:
References: 1. T. Jackson, Inside Intel, andy Grove and the Rise of the World’s
Most Powerful Chip Company. (Dutton, 1997) UMLibrary
1. Luciano Colombo, Atomic and Molecular Physics : A primer, 2. J. Gertner, The Idea Factory Bell Labs and th Great Age of
(Institute of Physics Publishing, 2019) American Innovation. (Penguin, New York, 2012).
2. Wolfgang Demtröder, Atoms, Molecules and Photons: An
Introduction to Atomic- Molecular- and Quantum Physics, 3rd ed, 3. A. Vance. Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic
Springler (2018) Future. (Ecco-Harper Collins, New York, 2017).
3. Dmitry Budker, Derek Kimball, David DeMille, Atomic physics : An 4. C. Anderson, TED Talk: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking
(Headline, London 2016)
exploration through problems and solutions (Oxford University 5. Nagaoka, Sadao. 21st Century Innovation Systems for Japan and
Press, 2008)
4. B.H. Bransden, Physics of atoms and molecules, 2nd ed. (Prentice the United States : Lessons From a Decade of Change. (National
Hall, 2003) Academies Press, Washington, 2009); UMLibrary ebook
5. W. Demtröder, Atoms, Molecules, and Photons: an introduction to 6. J. Bessant. Riding the innovation wave : learning to create value
from ideas. (Emerald, Bingley 2018). UMLibrary Ebook
atomic-, molecular-, and quantum-physics (Springer, 2005) 7. J. M. Dru, The ways to new : 15 paths to disruptive innovation. (John
6. R. Eisberg & R. Resnick, Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules,
Solids, Nuclei and Particles (Wiley, 1985) Wiley, New Jersey, 2015) UMLibrary ebook.
8. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/

SIF3003 SOLID STATE PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)
LEVEL 4
Introduction to types of solids, structure of crystalline solids: periodicity,
lattice and unit cell, Bravais lattices, directions and planes in crystals, X- SIF4001 PROJECT (8 CREDITS)
ray diffraction, diffraction techniques, reciprocal lattice, Brillouin zone,
bonding in solids, dynamics of monoatomic and diatomic lattices (1-D Research project in physics and related fields. Workshop projects.
and 3-D), density of states, dispersion of phonons, thermal properties: Seminar in selected topics
specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, free and quantized electron
models, D.C. conductivity and electron dispersion, band theory of solids: Assessment Method:
Bloch function, Kronig-Penney model, band theory of solids: effective Final Examination: 0%
mass, density of states and concentration of electrons. Continuous Assessment: 100%

Assessment Method: Reference:
Final Examination: 60% 1. Project supervisor
Continuous Assessment: 40%

References: SIF4002 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (8 CREDITS)
1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th edition (John
Wiley, 2012) This course provides opportunities for students to obtain training and
2. M.A. Omar , Elementary Solid State Physics , 4th edition (Addison working experience in selected companies/ organization or industries.
Wesley, 1999)
3. J.S. Blakemore, Solid State Physics, Cambridge Uni Press Assessment Method:
(Saunders, 1994) Final Examination: 0%
4. J. Richard Christman, Fundamental of Solid State Physics (Wiley, Continuous Assessment: 100%
1988)
5. P. Phillips, Advanced Solid State Physics (Cambridge University Reference:
Press, 2012) 1. Project’s supervisor
6. Giuseppe Grosso, Giuseppe Pastori Parravicini, Solid State
Physics (Academic Press, 2012)
7. Philip Hofmann, Solid State Physics: An Introduction (Wiley, 2015) ELECTIVE COURSES
8. Charles Kittel & Paul McEuen, Introduction to Solid State Physics
(Wiley, 2019).
SIF2012 MODERN OPTICS AND LASER PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)

SIF3018 PHYSICS@WORK (2 CREDITS) Introduction to laser: Basic laser theory, Characteristics of a laser beam,
temporal and spatial coherence, Classical Law of radiation,
Scientific methods (past, present and future philosophies driving Cavity modes, Einstein A and B coefficient, Quantum theory of two-level
discoveries and innovations, design-thinking and first principle system interaction with light, Light matter interactions: Absorption,
approach); Examples of case studies: Cavendish Lab, AT&T Bell Lab, spontaneous emission and stimulated emission, 3-level laser system, 4-
MIT Media Lab, SpaceX/ Google Research, NTT, Samsung Research, level laser system, Homogeneous and Inhomogeneous linewidth
Huawei R&D; Physics empowering industry revolutions (IR1.0 broadening, Optical resonators (Fabry-Perot cavity), Transverse and
(mechanics & thermodynamics), IR2.0 (electric, magnets & longitudinal modes, Mode density and cavity lifetime, Threshold power,
electromagnetic wave), IR3.0 (semiconductors, computers, optical small signal gain, gain saturation and power extraction, TEM00 modes
fibres, internet) – IR4.0 (energy cell/batteries, Internet of Thing (IoT), and its propagation, Q-switching, Mode-locking, Examples of solid-state,
sensors network, data storage, information processing and AI); Public gas and dye lasers,
communication of science and citizen science, Physics@work in Nonlinear optics:, Electro-optic effect, Magneto-optic effect, Acousto-
manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, food and beverage, security & optic effect.
surveillence, arts and entertainment industries. Physics for Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)- case studies: SDG 3 (Good Health & Assessment Method:
Wellbeing), SDG6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG7 (Affordable and Final Examination: 60%
Clean Energy), SDG9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 13 Continuous Assessment: 40%
(Climate Action);

Assessment Method:

Final Examination: 0%
Continuous Assessment: 100%

144