2017: Semester 1 – PY4118 Physics
of Semiconductor Devices
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Module Objective: To introduce students to
the physics of semiconductors and semiconductor devices. Module Content: Topics in quantum mechanics and solid state physics as applied to electronic components such as diodes, transistors and optoelectronic devices. Specific topics include crystal lattice structure, charge carrier generation and recombination, mobility. Semiconductor PN junction characteristics are covered and applied to diodes, photo and solar cells, LEDs and semiconductor lasers. Bipolar transistors are also studied, as well as different field-effect transistors. Extra Notes: 1) To ensure that no
lectures take place in the final week of classes, the tutorial slot will be
filled by extra lectures in the first few weeks. Lectures Notes The first topic (and a half) provides
background material that will not be part of the exam: Starting from this point, the material is
examinable 08-Generation and Recombination Extra Handouts and Links Symmetry of susceptibility tensor proof1, proof2 Assignments Assignment 4 – Due at start of class, October 31 |
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