IH2658 Semiconductor Theory and Device Physics, Advanced Course 6.0 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  D

• Subject area

  Physics
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Home page

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student will

• Know the physics of semiconductor junctions, metal-semiconductor junctions and metal-insulator-semiconductor junctions.
• Know the physics and application of semiconductor hetero junctions and quantum-confined structures.
• Understand the fundamental principles and applications of modern electronic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices.

Course main content

Initial lectures will treat the last nine chapters in the book of Balkanski and Wallis (used for “Semiconductor physics and device theory, basic course” IH2651), or similar material. The content of these chapters are the pn-junction, bipolar transistor, field effect transistors, properties of semiconductor hetero junctions, quantum wells, and semiconductor lasers and photo-devices. In addition, the students should complete a literature study of their own choice. The individual project should be presented orally to the other students in the group.

Eligibility

Course IH2651 or IH1611.

Prerequisites

Semiconductor theory and device physics, basic course (IH2651) or similar 

Literature

Semiconductor Physics and Applications, M. Balkanski and R.F. WallisUpplaga:  Förlag: Oxford University Press År: 2000ISBN: 0 19 851740 8 Övrig litteraturScientific articles

Examination

• INL1 - Assignments, 6.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Home assignments (INL1;6.0 hp)

Offered by

ICT/Integrated Devices and Circuits

Examiner

Anders Hallén <ahallen@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 10.
Examination information valid from: Spring 08.