FK656 Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids II

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FK656
Name Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids II
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. BERRİN ÖZDEMİR


Course Goal

To teach the energy band structure and electonic properties of semiconductors.

Course Content

Experimental techniques to study the band structure of semiconductors, crystal structure determinations using x-rays, charge density determination using x-rays, temperature dependence of x-ray reflections, the electronic structure of Si, Ge and GaAs, diamond and zinc-blende sutructure semiconductors, Hall effect, Magneto-phonon effect, cylotron frequency, resistivity and conductivity tensors for a two dimensional system, quantization of Hall resistivity, Localized and extended states, Fractional quantum Hall effect, Subjects of common interest.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

1-Solid State. Physics, Neil W. Ashcroft. N. David Mermin, Sounders College, (1976), 2-Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids, John Singleton, Oxford Unniversity Press, (2001).

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands how to determine the band gap of a semiconductor.
LO02 Understands the structure determination using x-rays.
LO03 Understands the electronic structure of some basi semiconductors.
LO04 Understands ad interprets the Hall effect.
LO05 Understands the magneto-phonon resistivity.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use the equipment used in the field.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret information in their field written and oral 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. 4
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. 2
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. 3
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. 3
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. 2
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 3
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. 3
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. 3
PLO18 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 3
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can develop original solutions to physical problems. 2
PLO20 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Experimental techniques to study the band structure of semiconductors Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
2 crystal structure determinations using x-rays Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
3 charge density determination using x-rays Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 temperature dependence of x-ray reflections, Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 the electronic structure of Si, Ge and GaAs Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 diamond and zinc-blende sutructure semiconductors Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Hall effect Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-term exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Magneto-phonon effect, cylotron frequency Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 resistivity and conductivity tensors for a two dimensional system Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 quantization of Hall resistivity Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Localized and extended states Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Fractional quantum Hall effect Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Subjects of common interest Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Subjects of common interest (cont'd) Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams Final exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Final exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS