Modules

Prerequisites

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

Learning outcomes

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.

Assessment

• 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.

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“ • Study programme Mathematics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in the complex „Applications: Natural Sciences and Engineering“ Self organised studies comprise: • reworking of the lecture • discussion of a research paper • working out of exercises