EE 80656 - Adv. Semiconductor Physics

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Electrical Engineering

Description:

The class will provide graduate students with a solid understanding of the basic underlying physics of semiconductors that lead to practical applications. Starting from electronic bandstructure, the course will cover topics such as electron-phonon interactions, charge scatering and transport, and optical properties of semiconductors. The effects of quantum confinement in modern nanoscale electronic and optical devices will be covered in detail. The course is geared to be a bridge between physics and engineering; much of the physical concepts covered will be shown to be the basis of practical semiconductor devices currently in commerical production. The students will be required to choose a topic of research early in the class and make presentations and write term papers. The students will be evaluated thrgouh their assisgnment solutions, reprots, and presentations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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