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- 466 Electronics of Solids. II; 3 cr (P-I). Electronic,
optical and thermal properties of crystalline
solids. Energy-momentum dispersion of fundamental
particles and excitations in solids leading to
microscopic theories of conductivity, polarizability
and permeability. Influence of materials
characteristics on the performance of electronic and
photonic devices. P: ECE 335, 305, or cons
inst.
- Course Prerequisite(s)
- Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills
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Elementary semiconductor physics
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Basic knowledge of diodes, field effect transistors, and bipolar transistors
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Elementary concepts in microelectronic processing
- Textbook(s) and/or other required material
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'Electronics in Solids', Richard H. Bube, Academic Press. [new textbook of the course]
'Electronic Properties of Materials', Rolf E. Hummel, Springer-Verlag.
[old textbook of the course]
'The Physics of Low-Dimensional Semiconductors: An Introduction', John H. Davies, Cambridge University Press.
[additional textbook]
- Course objectives
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Provide an introductory description of the modern solid state theory relevant to electronic devices.
Using simple physical explanations, with reference to examples from actual devices, the physics of low-dimensional semiconductors will be introduced, such as field-effect transistors and quantum wells.
- Topics covered
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Physical properties of semiconductors.
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Crystal symmetry, reciprocal space.
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Energy band diagrams for charge carriers in semiconductors.
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Vibrational modes of semiconductor crystals.
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Interaction of electromagnetic waves with semiconductors.
- Class/laboratory schedule
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Two 75-minute lecture per week
- Contribution of course to meeting the professional component
- This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, but does not provide design experience.
The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.
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Quantum dot physics
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Nanomechanics
- Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes
- This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.
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knowledge in the basic techniques of mathematics and the physical sciences
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basic skill in methods of design and analysis across a broad range of electrical and computer engineering areas
- Assessment of student progress toward course objectives
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homework assignments
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midterm exams
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final exam
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