13023 - Introduction to Semiconductor Physics Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13023
Module Title:Introduction to Semiconductor Physics
  Einführung in die Halbleiterphysik
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • PD Dr. rer. nat. habil. Wulf, Ulrich
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Students comprehend basic concepts, models and methods in the field of semiconductor physics and application. They recognize the connections between basic physical research and semiconductor technology based on the range of topics of the lecture and have gained insight into semiconductor research topics of BTU Cottbus – Senftenberg.
Contents:Starting with a basic presentation of semiconductor physics, the most important semiconductor devices will be presented. The central technologies for their production will be discussed.

  • Semiconductor physics: band model, doping, semiclassical description, drift diffusion model
  • Semiconductor technology: crystal growth, wafer fabrication, doping techniques, structuring techniques
  • Devices: pn-junction, LEDs, MIS structure, bipolar and field effect transistor, solar cell


Self organised studies include:
  • discussion of a research paper
  • working out of exercises
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Knowledge of Theoretical Physics  and Mathematics at the third year of the Physics Bachelor.
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • S. M. Sze: Semiconductor Devices
  • P. Yu, M. Cardona: Fundamentals of Semiconductors
  • Supriyo Datta, Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems, Cambridge University Press
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written examination, 90 min. OR
  • Oral examination, 30-45 min. (in case of small number of participants)
In the first lecture the examination form will be announced.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Physics / PO 2021
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Physik / PO 2021
Remarks:
  • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in the complexes „Physical Specialization with Theoretical Focus“ and „Physical Specialization with Experimental Focus“, topic area „Nanophysics“
  • Study programme Physik B.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in the complex „Physical Specialised Module“
Self organised studies comprise:
  • reworking of the lecture
  • discussion of a research paper
  • working out of exercises
Module Components:
  • Lecture: Introduction to Semiconductor Physics
  • Accompanying exercise
  • Related examination
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment