Semiconductor Physics
Physics
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Physics | FIZ519 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Timur CANEL
Prof. Dr. Hasan Yüksel GÜNEY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) The students will have concept of semiconductors and semicondustor properties of crystal stuructures.
The students will have either theretical or experimental knowledge about semiconductor properties.
The students will have knowledge about semiconductor technology.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | High | Low | Low | High | Low | Middle | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
yok
Course Contents
Crystal structure of semiconductors, electronic structure of semiconductors, Phonons, doped semiconductors, p-n junctions, diodes, transistors, photodiodes, phototransistors, semiconductor lasers.
Weekly Schedule
1) Crysal Structure2) Lattice Vibrations
3) Mobile electrons
4) Metals
5) Magnetism
6) Neutron Crystalography
7) Thermal conductivity of insulators
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Real metals
10) Fermi surfaces
11) Superconductivity
12) Magnetic order
13) Disordered solids
14) apllications
15) applications
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Modern Semiconductor Quantum Physics. Ming-Fu Li, World Scientific, 1994
2- Physical Foundations of Solid State and Electronic Devices, Altan M. Ferendeci Mc Graw Hill, 1991
3- Introduction to Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel, Willey, 2005
4- Solid State Physics, H. E. Hall, Willey, 1974
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required