This course introduces basic concepts of quantum theory of solids and presents the theory describing the carrier behaviors in semiconductors. The course balances fundamental physics with application to semiconductors and other electronic devices.
At the end of this course learners will be able to:
1. Understand the energy band structures and their significance in electric properties of solids
2. Analyze the carrier statistics in semiconductors
3. Analyze the carrier dynamics and the resulting conduction properties of semiconductors
Este curso faz parte do Programa de cursos integrados Semiconductor Devices
Semiconductor Physics
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
1Quantum Theory Of Semiconductors
In this module we will introduce the course and the Semiconductor Devices specialization. In addition, we will review the following topics: Type of solids, Bravais lattices, Lattice with basis, Point defects, Dislocation, Bulk crystal growth, Epitaxy, Energy levels of atoms and molecules, Energy bands of solids, Energy bands in real space, Energy bands in reciprocal lattice, Energy band structures of metal and insulator, Definition of semiconductor, Electrons and holes, and Effective mass.
8 videos (Total 76 min), 2 leituras, 2 testes
8 videos
Course Introduction2min
Crystal Structures13min
Defects in Crystals7min
Crystal Growth10min
Formation of Energy Bands9min
Energy Band Structure10min
Semiconductor15min
2 leituras
Module Topics1min
Materials and Constants10min
1 exercício prático
Homework #130min
Semana
2Carrier Statistics
In this module, we will cover carrier statistics. Topics include: Currents in semiconductors, Density of states, Fermi-Dirac probability function, Equilibrium carrier concentrations, Non-degenerate semiconductors, Intrinsic carrier concentration, Intrinsic Fermi level, Donor and acceptor impurities, Impurity energy levels, Carrier concentration in extrinsic semiconductor, and Fermi level of extrinsic semiconductors.
5 videos (Total 71 min), 2 leituras, 2 testes
5 videos
Density of States16min
Carrier Statistics15min
Intrinsic Semiconductors12min
Extrinsic Semiconductors 111min
Extrinsic Semiconductors 215min
2 leituras
Module Topics1min
Materials and Constants10min
1 exercício prático
Homework 2min
Semana
3Currents in Semiconductor
This module introduces you to currents in semiconductors. Topics we will cover include: Thermal motion of carriers, Carrier motion under electric field, Drift current, Mobility and conductivity, Velocity saturation, Diffusion of carriers, General expression for currents in semiconductor, Carrier concentration and mobility, and the Van der Pauw technique.
4 videos (Total 50 min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
2 leituras
Module Topics10min
Materials and Constants10min
1 exercício prático
Homework #330min
Semana
4Carrier Dynamics
In this module we explore carrier dynamics. Topics include: Electronic transitions in semiconductor, Radiative transition, Direct and indirect bandgap semiconductors, Roosbroeck-Shockley relationship, Radiative transition rate at non-equilibrium, Minority carrier lifetime, Localized states, Recombination center and trap, Shockley-Hall-Reed recombination, Surface recombination, Auger recombination, Derivation of continuity equation, Non-equilibrium carrier concentration, Quasi-Fermi level, Current and quasi-Fermi level, Non-uniform doping, and Non-uniform bandgap.
7 videos (Total 90 min), 2 leituras, 2 testes
7 videos
Radiative Transition Rate13min
Non-Radiative Transitions 111min
Non-Radiative Transitions 215min
Continuity Equation14min
Quasi-Fermi Level8min
Heterogeneous Materials14min
2 leituras
Module Topics10min
Materials and Constants10min
1 exercício prático
Homework #4min
Instrutores
Wounjhang Park
ProfessorElectrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering
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Sobre o Programa de cursos integrados Semiconductor Devices
This Semiconductor Devices specialization is designed to be a deep dive into the fundamentals of the electronic devices that form the backbone of our current integrated circuits technology. You will gain valuable experience in semiconductor physics, pn junctions, metal-semiconductor contacts, bipolar junction transistors, metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) devices, and MOS field effect transistors.
Specialization Learning Outcomes:
*Learn fundamental mechanisms of electrical conduction in semiconductors
*Understand operating principles of basic electronic devices including pn junction, metal-semiconductor contact, bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors
*Analyze and evaluate the performance of basic electronic devices
*Prepare for further analysis of electronic and photonic devices based on semiconductors
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