Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

In this universe, we can observe matter in our everyday lives, existing in four states - the solid, liquid, gaseous, and plasma state. Other forms of matter exist as well, but only under specific and extreme conditions. Regardless of its existing structure, all matter is made up of atoms. The atomic arrangement, interatomic distances, and atomic ionization in matter determine its state.

In the solid-state, atoms arrange themselves in a particular structure, which further imparts materials different properties such as thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic, and dielectric properties, among others. In the Solid State Physics online programme, candidates will learn about the structure of solids, their physical properties, and the underlying Physics.

The Solid State Physics online course is a 12-week programme at the undergraduate level. It is intended for B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, and Electronics), B.E., and B.Tech. (Electronics, Metallurgy, Metallic Science, Cryogenics) students.

The Highlights

Undergraduate level
Core Physics Course
12-week course
Programme completion certificate
Optional exam
E-certificate
No prerequisites
Expert faculty
Free learning
Books and References
IIT Kharagpur and NPTEL Certification

Programme Offerings

Undergraduate Level Course
Core course
Free learning
Optional exam
Books And References
e certificate
Certification by IIT Kharagpur and NPTEL
12 week programme.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Kharagpur

The Solid State Physics course by SWAYAM is a free training programme. However, candidates must pay Rs. 1,000 to register for the optional test and appear for it at one of the test centres.

Solid-state Physics programme fee structure

Training	Fees
SWAYAM’S Solid State Physics Programme	N.A.
Proctored Certification Test (Optional)	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

During the course, candidates will be given 12 assignments, and they will have to write a 100-mark proctored exam at the end. The certification criteria are as follows:-

Average assignment score = 25 percent of the average score obtained in the eight best assignments. Exam score = 75 percent of the marks obtained in the proctored exam (out of 100).

The average assignment score should be greater than or equal to 10/25, the exam score should be greater than or equal to 30/75, and the combined score should be greater than or equal to 40/100. If any one of these conditions is not satisfied, learners won’t receive the certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of physics

After completing the Solid State Physics course, candidates will gain fluency in the following concepts: -

Atom to Solid Structure
Crystal Symmetry
Unit Cells
Crystal Planes
Real Space
Reciprocal Space
X-Ray Diffraction
Crystal Structure Determination
Thermal Properties in Solids
Free Electron Theory
Band Structure of Solids
Semiconducting Property of Solids
Superconductivity
Diamagnetism
Paramagnetism
Ferromagnetism
Anti-ferromagnetism
Dielectrics
Ferroelectrics

Who it is for

Physicist

The Solid State Physics online course is ideal for:

B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, and Electronics) students
B.E. and B.Tech. students (Electronics, Metallurgy, Metallic Science, Cryogenics)

Admission Details

Step 1: Click on https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/ You will be redirected to the ‘Solid State Physics’ programme page on the SWAYAM website.

Step 2: In the top-right corner, you will find the “Sign-In/Register” button; click on it.

Step 3: Log in to your Swayam account or create a new one. You can also log in via your Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account.

Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions and fill in the requisite details to complete the application procedure.

Application Details

You don’t have to complete an extensive form to join the Solid State Physics training programme. Instead, you can create a SWAYAM account via your email ID, or use your Google, Microsoft, or Facebook account to register and start learning.

The Syllabus

Atom to solid structure

Crystal symmetry, unit cells and crystal planes

Real space and reciprocal space of crystals

X-ray diffraction and determination of crystal structures

Thermal Properties of Solids

Free electron theory of solids

Band structure of solids

Semiconducting property of solids

Superconductivity

Diamagnetism and paramagnetism

Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism

Dielectrics and Ferroelectrics

Evaluation process

Learners can take this course for free. However, they must register and undertake the proctored assessment to avail of the certificate. The test is optional, and they must fill out the online registration form as well as pay the exam fee to appear for it.

To receive the course certificate, candidates must complete 12 assignments during the entire duration. After these, they will have to appear for the proctored test at a designated test centre. The criteria to earn the certificate are as follows: -

Average assignment score - 25% of the average score a candidate obtains from their eight best assignments.

Examination score - 75% of the proctored exam’s score (out of 100)

Final score - Exam score + Average assignment score

Candidates must score 10/25 or more for the average assignment score, and 30/75 or more for the exam score. They must meet these two criteria to qualify for the certificate. If they don’t but still get a final score of 40/100 or more, they won’t receive the certificate.