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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (PhD) | |
| Code | FK676 |
| Name | Thin Film Characterization |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 | Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Investigation of properties of semiconductor thin films.
Course Content
Semiconductor thin films; X-ray analysis, Optical transmission, absorption, energy band gap, Band edge sharpness, conductivity, resistivity, thickness, activation energy, refractive index, calculation of absorption coefficient values.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Thin Film Physics-O. S. Heavens
Notes
Semiconductor Physics- Prof. Dr. T. Caferov
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic knowledge in the field of nanotechnology. |
| LO02 | Presents the basic knowledge in the field of semiconductor physics. |
| LO03 | Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of technology. |
| LO04 | Describes the transition from science to technology. |
| LO05 | Designs technological device. |
| LO06 | Designs experiments in the field of physics. |
| LO07 | Interpret the results of the experiment and observation. |
| LO08 | Follows and presents technological developments in the field. |
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. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO20 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-ray analysis of thin films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | What is X-ray, X-ray generation, Bragg diffraction | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Optical transmission of films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Reflection in thin films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Absorption of semiconductor films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Energy band gap calculation in films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Band edge sharpness in thin films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Conductivity values of semiconductor thin films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Resistivity in thin films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Thickness of films of semiconductor thin films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Activation energy in films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Refractive index in semiconductor thin films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Calculation of absorption coefficient values | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | FE-SEM, AFM, EDX analysis of thin films | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam | 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 | ||