Digital systems
Not offered in the academic year 2024-2025 Introduction to digital systems, Binary numbers, Signed/unsigned numbers, Algebra Boole, Theorems and properties, Boole functions, Digital logic gates, Minimization, Karnaugh map, Implementation with NAND/NOR, XOR gate, Combinational logic, Analysis and Design of combinational circuits, Adder, Comparator, Decoder, Coder, Multiplexer, Tristate gate. Sequential logic, Memory element, flip-flops, Analysis of […]
Photonic Technologies and Applications
Introduction to Photonic Technology Photonics vs. Electronics: Similarities and differences Materials of Photonic Technologies (LiNbO3, Si, Ge, GaAs, InP, Polymers) Electromagnetic waves in nm scale Optical fibers and waveguiding Sources and detectors of light in Optical Fibers and Photonic Integrated Circuits (Lasers, Modulators, Photodiodes) Passive elements in Photonic Integrated Circuits (waveguides, filters, Multiplexers/Demultiplexers, Couplers, Elements […]
Physics of Materials
Τhe course focuses on the presentation of the physical properties of materials and aims not to teach the respective concepts in detail, but to present them comparatively for different materials. It includes the following sections: Introduction to materials science, Classification of Materials, Physical properties of materials: Nomenclature, definitions, charts, presentation of comparative data of various […]
Radiation Physics and Applications of Radioisotopes
Some concepts of Nuclear Physics. Radiation Fission, fusion, nuclear radiation. Non nuclear radiation. Cosmic radiation. Nuclear Radiation detectors. Radiodating. Applications of ionizing radiation in Geology, in Medical Physics and in Technology. Nuclaer Energy, nuclear accidents, nuclear wastes. Principles of Radiation Protection. Radioisotope production methods.
Computational Physics of Materials
Computer simulation methods using the Monte-Carlo technique of basic problems in Condensed Matter Physics. Use of random numbers. Diffusion in lattices and in continuous space, Random walks, Trapping phenomena, Crystal growth and diffusion limited aggregation. Fractals and fractal dimension. Probability distribution functions. Boxing techniques.
Radio Astronomy
Not offered in the academic year 2024-2025
Global Environmental Changes
Not offered in the academic year 2024-2025 Spatial and temporal scales of atmospheric processes. Mechanisms of emission and removal of atmospheric constituents. Life time. Global circles of atmospheric constituents that contain sulphur, nitrogen, halogen and carbon. Introduction to the ozone layer. Mechanisms of ozone production and destruction. Dynamics of the ozone layer. Depletion of the […]
Magnetic Materials and Applications
History of Magnetism, Magnetism and Hysteresis, Magnet Applications, Magnetic dipole moment, Magnetic fields, Magnetostatic Energy and Forces Orbital and spin moment Molecular field theory, Antiferromagnets, Ferrimagnets, Amorphous magnets, Micromagnetic energy, Anisotropy, Magnetic Domain Theory, Soft magnetic materials, Magnetic circuits, Permanent magnets, Ferromagnetic phenomena (Magneto-optic, Magnetocaloric, Magnetotransport effects), Magnetic recording, Magnetism and Nanoscale, Modern Magnetic Materials […]
Cosmology
Physics of Metals
Metallic bond. Crystal lattices and structural defects in metallic materials. Diffusion mechanisms in solids. The Kirkendal phenomenon. Fick’s laws of diffusion. Stress. Strain. Elasticity and Hooke’s law. Isotropic elastic behavior. Elasticity modulus. Elastic strain energy. Atomic bond and anisotropic elastic behavior. Generalized Hooke’s law. Stress-strain curves. Ductile and brittle metals. The structural defects as carriers […]