2023 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Chemical Science and Engineering Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Advanced Solid-state Physical Chemistry I
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Taro Hitosugi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.A443
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
[Summary of the course] Devices based on solid-state physical chemistry play a crucial role in the society. The contribution of the devices ranges from semiconductor to energy devices. The core of the lecture lies in the understandings of the response of electrons and ions under an electric field.
[Aim of the course] Solid-state physical chemistry is a very practical and evolving subject.
This lecture is on the fundamentals of physics and chemistry of devices based on solid-state physical chemistry, such as semiconductor and energy devices.
開講日 10月3日 3，4限、5，6限、7，8限
10月5日 3，4限、5，6限、7，8限
Oct. 3, 3,4,5,6,7,8 periods
Oct. 5, 3,4,5,6,7,8 periods
Course description and aims
1) Understand solids from both chemistry and physics point of view.
2) Explain the working principles and the prospects of semiconductor and energy devices.
Keywords
energy band, electronic conduction, ionic conduction, solid electrolytes, superionic conductors, superconductors, light emission, interactions between solids and light, nano effects, quantum well, semiconductor devices, energy devices
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
The course proceeds in the following order: (1) Solid-state physical chemistry, (2) semiconductor device (memory, transistor, light emitting device), (3) solid-light interactions. In the last class, exercises and explanation of the answers are given to assess the understandings of students.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Solid-state electrochemistry and its impact to society | Explain the role of solid-state electrochemical device in the society. |
| Class 2 | Understand the differences of bulk, surfaces, and interfaces | Explain the characteristic properties of bulk, surfaces, and interfaces. |
| Class 3 | Fourier transform and its impact to chemistry | Explain the essence of "wave number." |
| Class 4 | Classifying solid-state materials | Explain materials properties from band structures. |
| Class 5 | Semiconductor devices and fabrication processes | Explain the fundamentals of semiconductor technologies. |
| Class 6 | Solid-state light emitting device (LED) | Explain the mechanism of light emission from solids. |
| Class 7 | Interactions between solids and light | Explain the responses of electrons irradiated with light. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
P. G. Bruce, Solid State Electrochemistry, ISBN-10: 0521599490
A. R. West, Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, ISBN-10: 1119942942
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, ISBN-10: 047141526X
S. M. Sze, Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology, ISBN-10: 0470873671
P. Atkins, J. De Paula, Atkins' Physical Chemistry, ISBN-10: 019969740X
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students are assessed on their achievements of final exam and exercise problems.
Related courses
- CAP.A444 ： Advanced Solid-state Electrochemistry II
- CAP.A461 ： Advanced Solid State Chemistry I
- CAP.A462 ： Advanced Solid State Chemistry II
- CAP.A441 ： Advanced Electrochemistry I
- CAP.A442 ： Advanced Electrochemistry II
- CAP.A401 ： Scope of Chemical Science and Engineering IA
- CAP.A402 ： Scope of Chemical Science and Engineering IIA
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are necessary. Recommend to enroll in the related courses (Advanced solid-state physical chemistry II (CAP.444).
This lecture is only for graduate students.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
Taro Hitosugi hitosugi.t.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp
Office hours
Please contact me by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.