| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme Technical Physics 2013W |
| Objectives |
Based on the concepts of solid-state physics, this lecture presents the fundamentals of semiconductor Physics. The acquired knowledge forms the basis for understanding working principles of semiconductor devices.
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| Subject |
Introduction - historical notes on semiconductors; General properties of semiconductors; Crystal structures, reciprocal lattice; Electrons in a periodic potential; Bloch's theorem; Empty lattice model; Quasi-free electron model; Energy bandgaps and effective masses; Pseudopotential method, tight-binding and single-band k.p method for bandstructure calculation; Effective mass and electron velocity; Semiclassical model of electron transport; Cyclotron resonance and basic optical properties.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Oral exam.
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| Methods |
Lecture will be given using a tablet and written notes will be distributed after the lectures.
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| Language |
English or German on demand |
| Study material |
Lecture notes, available after each lecture on KUSSS and recommended literature.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
Contents slightly vary from year to year - Some of the topics will be treated more or less in depth.
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