Fall Semester 2018
'Solid State Electronics' is an introductory condensed matter physics course covering crystal structure, electron models, classification of metals, semiconductors, and insulators, band structure engineering, thermal and electronic transport in solids, magnetoresistance, and optical properties of solids.
The objective of this course is to understand the fundamental physics behind the mechanical, thermal, electric, magnetic, and optical properties of materials.
The course will cover:
- Crystal structure and bonding
- Bonding and vibrations
- Free electron model
- Mechanical and thermal properties
- Electrons in a periodic potential
- Electronic and thermal conductivity
- Semiconductors and recombination
- Absorption and luminescence
- Light propagation
A provisional, more detailed syllabus is located Downloadhere (PDF, 85 KB)vertical_align_bottom. Course information and materials are provided on Moodle for registered students.