Specific Competition
CE6 - Understand the structure of matter being able to solve problems related to the interaction between matter and radiation in different energy ranges
CE11 - Know how to use current astrophysical instrumentation (both in terrestrial and space observatories) especially that which uses the most innovative technology and know the fundamentals of the technology used
General Competencies
CG1 - Know the advanced mathematical and numerical techniques that allow the application of Physics and Astrophysics to the solution of complex problems using simple models
CG3 - Analyze a problem, study the possible published solutions and propose new solutions or lines of attack
Basic skills
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader contexts
CB10 - That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous
Exclusive to the Structure of Matter Specialty
CX13 - Understand in depth the basic theories that explain the structure of matter and collisions as well as the state of matter in extreme conditions
6. Subject contents
Theoretical and practical contents of the subject
- Professor: Vicente Daniel Rodríguez Armas
- Topics (headings):
1. Electromagnetic response of material means. Constitution Relations. Response function, causality, dispersion, complex permittivity, Kramers-Kronig relations. Experimental determination of permittivity.
2. Classical treatment of the radiation-matter interaction. Classical Lorentz models, plasma frequency. Comparison with results of quantum treatment, interband and intraband electronic transitions.
3. Plasmas and metals. Plasmas, Lorentz Model. Optical properties of metals. Drude model. Doped semiconductors. Plasma Oscillations, Plasmons.
4. Semiconductors and insulators. Fundamental absorption edge in direct gap materials. Direct transitions with energies higher than the gap. Fundamental absorption edge in indirect gap materials.
