FK594 Monte Carlo Simulation of Semiconductor Devices

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

Information

Code FK594
Name Monte Carlo Simulation of Semiconductor Devices
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
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 Prof. Dr. METİN ÖZDEMİR


Course Goal / Objective

To study the calculation of scattering rates of electrons inside a crystal. A short introduction random number generation and Monte Carlo methods. By applying the scattering rates to MC methods, electron transport properties in solids will be studied.

Course Content

Perturbation theory, Fermi's golden rule; calculation of electron scattering for crystaşls in 3D: acoustic, optic and ionic scatterings; calculation of scattering rates for two dimensional electron gas in 2D: randem numbers, their generation and tests; Scattering rates and Monte Carlo methods; calculation of electron transport properties for certain semiconductors.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Numerical Simulation of Submicron Semiconductor Devices, Kazutaka Tomizawa, Artech House Materials Science Library

Notes

Computer programs provided in lectures.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands time dependent perturbation theory.
LO02 Uses Fermi's golden rule.
LO03 Understands and uses the dispersion relation for acoustic and optic phonons
LO04 Realizes how to calculate the density of states in 2 and 3 dimensions.
LO05 Becomes aware of energy band structure of semiconductors.
LO06 Understands how to calculate acoustic and optic scattering rates in 3D.
LO07 Understands how to calculate ionic scattering rates in 3D.
LO08 Understands how to calculate acoustic, optic and ionic scattering scattering rates in 2D.
LO09 Becomes aware of random numbers and their relation with Monte Carlo Methods.
LO10 Understands how to apply Monte Carlo methods to scattering rates
LO11 Understands and knows how to apply the semi-classical equations of motion for electrons to MC methods.
LO12 Becomes aware of how to construct flow chart diagrams for computer programs to be written for electron transport simulation, writes programs, compile and run them.
LO13 Understands how to make semiconductor device simulation.


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.
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. 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. 5
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. 3
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. 4
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. 2
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. 2
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can develop original solutions to physical problems. 4
PLO20 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 A general review of energy band diagrams of semiconductors and phonon dispersion relations Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Time dependent perturbation theory Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Fermi's golden rule, scattering rates Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Ionic scattering, 3D Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Phonon scattering Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Phonon scattering (cont'd) Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma
7 Scattering rates in 2D Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam mid-term exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Scattering rates in 2D (cont'd) Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 The relation between MC methods and scattering rates Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Semi-classical equations of motion for electrons, MC methods Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Simulation of electron transport in Si Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma
13 Simulation of electron transport in GaAs Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma
14 Diode simulation Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma
15 Two dimensional electron gas simulation Study the relevant section(s) in the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term 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

Update Time: 09.05.2024 12:07