Part 1: Ab initio electronic structure calculations

• From many-body Hamiltonian to The Density Functional Theory
• Pseudopotential vs. Full-potential approach: Implementation of the DFT
• Applications I: Ground state properties and electronic structure
• Appl…

Bachelor thesis is an independent written thesis in the field of Materials Physics, which will be completed with a presentation

Seminar with contributions dealing with particular and advanced topics of material physics, e.g.: Mechanical, electrical and magnetic effects at small dimensions, Effects on or near surfaces, Laser, Superconductivity, Piezo-pyro- and ferroelectricity

Basic electron theory of solids, Consequences of electron band theory, Electrical conductivity (classical and quantum mechanical); Hall effect, Superconductivity, Semiconductors and the p-n-junction, ionic conductivity, Magnetic properties of solids,…

Application of certain solutions of Fick´s 2nd law to particular problems of material physics, in 1, 2 or 3 dimensions with unlimited or limited space, Arrhenius´diagram, Identifying various diffusion mechanisms, Experiments with X-Ray apparatus:…

Among the “Noble metals” gold (Au mp 1064 C), silver (Ag, mp 961 C) und platinum (Pt, mp 1769 C) are the most important elements. Their excellent corrosion resistance was reason for their use in jewelry (gold since 5000 BC) and for decorations of…

The Master Thesis is an indepently written thesis in the field of materials science, which will be finalized with a presentation.

Instructions to perform scientific work independently

Instructions to perform scientific work independently

The lecture gives an introduction in selected physical methods of surface analysis.