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| Code | MN0028 |
| Name | Physics of Semiconductors |
| 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 | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach semiconductor physics.
Course Content
Crystals, band gap, measurement of band gap, effective mass, doping, elemental and compound semiconductors, intrinsic and extrinsic carriers, ionization of donor or acceptors, semiconductor devices.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Solid State and Semiconductor Physics, J.P. McKelvey, Harper
Notes
Lecture notes, homework problems.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows crystal structures. |
| LO02 | knows how to make crystal structure determination using x-ray diffraction data. |
| LO03 | Knows the boson and fermion statsitics. |
| LO04 | Knows the free electron Fermi gas. |
| LO05 | Knows the forbidden energy gap in semicoductors. |
| LO06 | Knows doped and intrisic semiconductors. |
| LO07 | Knows the theory of pn junctions. |
| LO08 | Knows the basic working principles of transistors and some other semiconductor devices. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications gained during PhD studies, 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 area. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can effectively use the equipment used in the field. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Selects experimental measurement methods of various physical quantities and uses instruments in accordance with their sensitivity limits. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets experimental and observational results. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can draw conclusions from the information obtained during the preparation for the PhD qualifying exam. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can interpret the information acquired about the field orally and in writing. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses mathematical methods related to the field of study. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have knowledge about the logic, design, conclusion and dissemination of results of scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of materials and nanotechnology at the level of expertise. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to materials science and nanotechnology. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can carry out independent research on a specific topic related to materials and nanotechnology. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Be able to lead in the execution of interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows the developments in the her/his field of study and constantly renews herself/himself. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Calculate the predictions of the theories and compare them with the experimental results. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of study is related to. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | He/she shares his/her own ideas and suggestions regarding the problems in the field of study with groups in and outside the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can develop original solutions for problems in the field. | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can prepare a scientific article and publish scientific articles in international refereed journals. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal types, unit cells, Bravais lattices, simple crystal structures | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Crystal planes, Miller indices, general classification of crystals | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | x-ray analysis of crystals, x-ray diffraction, Bragg’s equation | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Atomic form factor, structure factor | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Structure determination using x-ray data | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Fermi-Dirac, Bose-Einstein and Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics, Free electron theory | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Free electron Fermi gas, Bloch theorem | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Kronig-Penney model, band gap, effective mass | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Intrinsic and Impurity semiconductors | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Ionization energy, density of states, mobility of carriers | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Theory of p-n junctions | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | p-n junction rectifiers | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Transistors | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Other semiconductor devices | Study the relevant section in the textbook, search other sources of information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Final 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 | ||