CHEM ENG 7108 - Quantum Materials

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

This course develops concepts in quantum mechanics such that the behaviour of the physical universe can be understood from a fundamental point of view. It provides a basis for further study of materials for which the laws of quantum mechanics are needed to explain their observed behaviours. Content will include but is not limited to; Failures of classical theories; Introduction to quantum mechanics; Introduction of the Schrodinger equation, operators, eigenfunctions, infinite well in one and three dimensions, degeneracy; Sommerfeld Quantum theory of free electrons; Lattice Periodicity and crystals; Reciprocal Lattice and Fourier Series; Diffraction and scattering in a solid; The Physics of Phonons; Bloch theorem and the structure of the energetic bands in a solid; Energy and momentum; Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics, population density, k-space, one and 3-dimensional crystals; Brillouin zones, band-gap engineering, quantum wells; electronic structure, atomic order; Introduction to quantum magnetism: Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism & Ferromagnetism. Magnetic ordering, Anisotropy & domains, Exchange interaction; Intro to Superconductivity and to the physics of the Josephson Effect. On successful completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of quantum mechanics in relation to crystal materials. 2. Show an understanding of wave mechanics in one and three dimensions. 3. Understand the purely quantum mechanical idea of spin, and how to represent and visualize it. 4. Understand the basic properties of systems made of periodic arrays of atoms. 5. Understand the basic properties of quantum magnetism. 6. Demonstrate some initial knowledge in exotic quantum materials, such as superconducting materials.

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Course Details

Course Code	CHEM ENG 7108
Course	Quantum Materials
Coordinating Unit	School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina)
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Exams, assessment, in-class quiz

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Giuseppe Tettamanzi

Course Timetable

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Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Demonstrate knowledge of quantum mechanics in relation to crystal materials.
2	Show an understanding of wave mechanics in one and three dimensions.
3	Understand the purely quantum mechanical idea of spin, and how to represent and visualize it.
4	Understand the basic properties of systems made of periodic arrays of atoms.
5	Understand the basic properties of quantum magnetism.
6	Demonstrate some initial knowledge in exotic quantum materials, such as superconducting materials.

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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