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[ TPMWAUEHLPH ] UE Semiconductor physics
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1,5 ECTS B3 - Bachelor's programme 3. year Physics Armando Rastelli 1 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
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Original study plan Bachelor's programme Technical Physics 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to explain fundamental and advanced concepts in the field of semiconductor physics. They can solve problems in semiconductor physics based on the course content and scientific literature.

This exercise is methodically complemented by the lecture Semiconductor Physics.

Skills Knowledge
Upon completing the course, students will possess the following skills. They are able to

  • apply their knowledge to derive key equations and quantities in solid state and semiconductor physics (k3);
  • solve practical numerical problems (k3/k4), with a focus on gathering relevant information from scientific literature (k4) and assessing the plausibility of the results obtained (k5);
  • apply the acquired knowledge to analyze experimental data (k3/k4).
During the course, students will acquire knowledge in the following areas and concepts of solid state physics:

  • brief history of semiconductors and their classification based on their physical properties;
  • band structure of crystalline semiconductors, methods for calculating and experimentally measuring their properties, temperature dependence;
  • semiclassical model for the interaction of electrons with external fields and the concept of holes;
  • envelope function approximation and its application to shallow impurities, heterostructures and excitons;
  • thermal distribution of charge carriers in intrinsic and doped semiconductors;
  • p-n junctions and the Schottky model;
  • Schottky junctions.
Criteria for evaluation The assessment is based on the number of successfully completed exercises, the quality of the presentation and active participation in the exercise session.
Methods independent solving of exercise problems, and presentation and discussion of these solutions in class
Language German or English
Study material lecture notes, available after each lecture on KUSSS, and recommended literature
Changing subject? No
Further information This lecture is suitable for BSc and MSc students and will be held in English upon request.
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 25
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority