Info
| Course Code | MSC401 |
| Semester | 7 |
| Category | Basic |
| Points | 3 |
| ECTS Units | 5 |
| Eclass | https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/PHY2134/ |
Course Description
Lattice dynamics. Elastic and plastic deformation. Hook’s law. Failure of the static model. Lattice vibrations (harmonic approach, continuous medium). Molecular specific heat. Classical approach. Quantum approach. Einstein and Debye models. Phonons. Lattice vibrations. Lattice optical properties in the infrared. Ionic crystals. An harmonic approximation. Thermal expansion. Thermal conductivity. Phonon scattering- lattice thermal resistace. Thermal conductivity dependence on temperature. Magnetism and magnetic resonance. Diamagnetism. Paramagnetism. Ferromagnetism. Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism. Magnetism in metals. Ferromagnetic domains. Paramagnetism- nuclear magnetic- ferromagnetic resonance.
