MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FİZ6033 Thin Film Physics Fall 3 0 3 12
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖMER POLAT
Course Objectives: Teaching fundamental knowledge about thin film growth techniques, investigation techniques and technological applications of thin films

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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,

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 4 % 20
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 12 3 36
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 4 10 40
Quizzes 2 7 14
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 17 17
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 23 23
Total Workload 200

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