MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
FİZ6033 | Thin Film Physics | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖMER POLAT |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Teaching fundamental knowledge about thin film growth techniques, investigation techniques and technological applications of thin films |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1-Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Physics 2-Apply physical principles to real-world problems 3-Acquire scientific knowledge 4-Design and conduct research projects independently 5-Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams 6-Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment 7-Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge. 8-Understand the applications and basic principles of the new instrumentation and/or software vital to his/her thesis projects. 9-Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing 10-Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences. |
In this course, Experimental techniques for growth of thin films,two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques,surface morphology and probing techniques, electron spectroscopy techniques,investigations of magnetic propeties of thin films will be taught. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the thin film physics | |
2) | Experimental techniques for growth of thin films | |
3) | Two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques 1 | |
4) | Two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques 2 | |
5) | Surface morphology and probing techniques 1 | |
6) | Surface morphology and probing techniques 2 | |
7) | Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin film analysis 1 | |
8) | Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin films analysis 1 (continued) | |
9) | Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin film analysis 2 | |
10) | Review of magnetism in thin films | |
11) | Conventional techniques for magnetic investigations of thin films | |
12) | Synchrotron radiation techniques for investigation of magnetic properties | |
13) | Examples for technological applications | |
14) | Student seminars on physics of thinfilms |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Surface Science An Introduction K. Oura, V.G. Lifshit, A.A. Saranin, A.V. Zotov, M. Katayama Practical guide to magnetic circular dichroism spectroscopy, W. Roy Mason Core level spectroscopy of solids, Frank de Groot, Akio Kotani |
References: | Ultrathin magnetic structures, (An Introduction to the Electronic, Magnetic and Structural Properties, J.A.C. Bland, B. Heinrich Materials science of thin films (deposition & structure), Milton Ohring, Surface crystallography (an introduaction to Low Energy Electron Diffraction), L.J. Clarke Surface and Thin Film Analysis, H. Bubert, H. Jenett, |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 12 | 3 | 36 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Quizzes | 2 | 7 | 14 |
Midterms | 1 | 17 | 17 |
Final | 1 | 23 | 23 |
Total Workload | 200 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |