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ECE 535 - Theory of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices
Last offered Fall 2022
Official Description
Introductory quantum mechanics of semiconductors; energy bands; dynamics of Block electrons in static and high-frequency electric and magnetic fields; equilibrium statistics; transport theory, diffusion, drift, and thermoelectric effects; characteristics of p-n junctions, heterojunctions, and transistor devices. Course Information: Same as PHYS 565. Prerequisite: Senior-level course in quantum mechanics or atomic physics.
Subject Area
- Microelectronics and Photonics
Course Director
Description
Introductory quantum mechanics of semiconductors; energy bands; dynamics of Block electrons in static and high-frequency electric and magnetic fields; equilibrium statistics; transport theory, diffusion, drift and thermoelectric effects; and characteristics of p-n junctions, heterojunctions, and transistor devices.
Prerequisites:
- ECE 340 or equivalent Solid State Electronics course
- PHYS 486 or Equivalent Quantum Mechanics course
Notes
Same as PHYS 565.
Topics
- Review of basic quantum mechanics
- Lattice vibrations
- Symmetry of crystal and band theory
- Carrier statistics
- Scattering theory and Boltzmann equation
- Generation recombination
- Device equations
- Heterojunction
- Diodes
- Transistors
- Electron dynamics, III: recombination-generation-trapping: general classifications via physical models; kinetics of selected mechanisms, thermal, optical, interband, band-impurity transitions, Auger processes
Detailed Description and Outline
Topics:
- Review of basic quantum mechanics
- Lattice vibrations
- Symmetry of crystal and band theory
- Carrier statistics
- Scattering theory and Boltzmann equation
- Generation recombination
- Device equations
- Heterojunction
- Diodes
- Transistors
- Electron dynamics, III: recombination-generation-trapping: general classifications via physical models; kinetics of selected mechanisms, thermal, optical, interband, band-impurity transitions, Auger processes
Same as PHYS 535.
Texts
K. Hess, Advanced Theory of Semiconductor Devices, Prentice-Hall.
Class notes.
Class notes.
| Title | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory of Semicond & Devices | E | 37127 | DIS | 4 | 1300 - 1350 | M W F | 3015 Electrical & Computer Eng Bldg | Jean-Pierre Leburton |