This course provides a conceptually integrated and application-driven introduction to solid-state physics, connecting fundamental physical principles with real-world technologies. The course progresses from thermodynamics and electromagnetic interactions to the microscopic and quantum description of materials, enabling students to understand how material properties emerge from atomic-scale phenomena.
Students will explore thermal behavior, electrical conductivity, electromagnetic response, and quantum properties of solids, including electron transport, band structure, and material interactions with radiation. The course emphasizes the transition from classical to quantum models, culminating in applications such as semiconductors, photovoltaic systems, magnetic materials, and advanced imaging technologies (MRI, PET, and electron microscopy).
Through simulations, virtual laboratories, and applied problem-solving, students will develop analytical and computational skills to model material behavior, evaluate system performance, and propose solutions in engineering and technological contexts.
- Teacher: Rodolfo Capdevilla