Study programme 2018-2019Français
Optical Properties of Materials
Programme component of Master's Degree in Physics Research Focus à la Faculty of Science
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M1-PHYSFA-133-MOptional UEVOUE MichelS878 - Physique des matériaux et Optique
  • VOUE Michel

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français303000055.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-PHYS-059Optical Properties of Materials3030000Q1100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Collaborate and work in a team.
    • Have developed practical skills in physics through practical sessions in the laboratory and sessions during which they have worked individually and in groups.
  • Master expertise.
    • Have developed the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous cycle to a level that extends beyond the Bachelor's course in Physics, and which provides the basis for the development and implementation of original ideas in a professional context.
    • Have acquired knowledge and a thorough understanding of specialist areas of physics in connection with mathematics and/or advanced laboratory practices required for these sectors.
  • Provide clear and accurate information.
    • Share their knowledge and findings clearly and back them up rationally to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  • Collaborate and work in a team.
    • Have developed practical skills in physics through practical sessions in the laboratory and sessions during which they have worked individually and in groups.
  • Grow personally and professionally.
    • Have developed the skills that will enable them to continue to acquire knowledge independently.
  • Have a creative and rigorous scientific approach
    • Gather and interpret relevant scientific data and critically analyse it, distinguishing working hypotheses of proven facts.
    • Apply their knowledge, understanding and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments and in multidisciplinary contexts related to physical sciences.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this instruction, the students will be able :
- to explain the physical basis of the optical properties of dielectric materials, metals and semiconductors
- To apply the equations of Fresnel to the propagation of light in a stratified material
- to analyze the characteristics of an ellipsometric spectrum and of a spectrum of reflectivity
- to understand the influence of the physical properties (roughness, ... ) and of the optical properties of constitutive materials on these spectra

Content of UE

Not applicable

Prior Experience

- Fresnels equations
- Optical Properties of materials: classical models (metals, dielectrics, semiconductors) and quantum models
- Dispersion
- UV-visible and infrared Ellipsometry
- Applications

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination
  • Practical test

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination (40%) - Article presentation (40%) - Practica (20%)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-PHYS-059
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Travaux de laboratoire

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-PHYS-059
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AARequired Reading
S-PHYS-059Copie de présentation - Partie 1 - Propriétés optique des matériaux - Michel VOUE
Copie de présentation - Partie 2 - Propriétés optiques des matériaux - Michel VOUE

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-059Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AARecommended Reading
S-PHYS-059

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-059Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-PHYS-059- Optical properties of solids - M. Fox - Oxford University Press - 2001
- Handbook of Ellipsometry - H.G. Tompkins and E.A. Irene (Eds) - Springer - 2005

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-PHYS-059Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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