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FIZ4032Applications of Solid State Physics2+1+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of practicals per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Tayfur KÜÇÜKÖMEROĞLU
Co-LecturerProf.Dr. Emin BACAKSIZ
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To teach students solid-state physics topics using experimental methods. To equip students with the knowledge and skills to prepare scientific presentations and evaluate research results in solid-state physics.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Teaching solid-state physics topics to students through experiments. 3 - 4 - 65,6,
LO - 2 : To introduce some electrical properties of semiconductors.3 - 4 - 65,6,
LO - 3 : To introduce some electrical properties of superconductors.3 - 4 - 65,6,
LO - 4 : To learn about the applications of X-rays.3 - 4 - 65,6,
LO - 5 : Developing strategies for experimental studies based on solid-state physics principles.3 - 4 - 65,6,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Resistivity measurement (using two-point, four-point, and Wanderpau methods), determination of Hall coefficient, Meissner effect in superconductors, derivation of I-V characteristics in semiconductors, Bragg diffraction (determination of Fe lattice parameters using X-ray diffractometry), NTC and PTC characteristics, types and applications of temperature measurement sensors, calculation of the beta ideality factor of Si photodiodes.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Solid State Physics application course procedure briefing, equipment introduction and safety.
 Week 2Resistivity Measurement (using two-point, four-point, and Wanderpau methods)
 Week 3Determining the Hall Coefficient
 Week 4Meissner effect in superconductors
 Week 5Finding the critical current density in superconductors.
 Week 6Determining the I-V Characteristic in Semiconductors
 Week 7Bragg diffraction and X-ray diffractometry to determine the lattice parameters of Fe
 Week 8NTC characteristics and application
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10PTC characteristics and application
 Week 11Types and applications of low-temperature measurement sensors.
 Week 12Calculation of the Beta ideality factor of a Si photodiode.
 Week 13Determining the frequency of alternating current.
 Week 14Optoelements
 Week 15Low pressure sensors
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Yarıiletkenler Fiziği I, Prof.Dr. Tayyar Caferov, YTÜ.FE.DK-98,0365
 
Recommended Reading
1Katıların Fiziği, Prof.Dr. Yahya Kemal Yoğurtcu, Aktif Yayınları
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 ../../2026 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 ../../2026 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 4 14 56
Arasınav için hazırlık 3 8 24
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 3 6 18
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 1 8 8
Total work load150