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Engineering title
Engineer specializing in Chemistry and Physical Engineering
Inorganic and solid state chemistry
Physical properties of solids

Physical properties of solids

School / Prep
ENSMAC

Internal code

PCP5-PPSOL

Objectives

Be able to:
- describe and explain certain physical properties of solids,
- present some current or potential applications.

CMLectures17,33h

Mandatory prerequisites

Courses in general inorganic chemistry, solid structure and quantum mechanics

Syllabus

- Industrial context
- Relationship between structure and physical properties (mechanical, electrical, magnetic, thermal, optical)
- Introduction to electrical transport properties (metals, semiconductors, superconductors)

Further information

Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Bibliography

Physique de l'état solide, C. Kittel, Ed. Dunod, Paris (2019)
Physique des solides, N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin, Ed. EDP Sciences (2002)

Initial assessment / Main session - Tests

Type of assessment	Type of test	Duration (in minutes)	Number of tests	Test coefficient	Eliminatory mark in the test	Remarks
Final inspection	Written	60		1		Without document College calculator authorized

Second chance / Catch-up session - Tests

Type of assessment	Type of test	Duration (in minutes)	Number of tests	Test coefficient	Eliminatory mark in the test	Remarks
Final test	Written	60		1		Without document College calculator authorized