Course detail

Molecular Electronics

FCH-DCO_MEDAcad. year: 2011/2012

The course is focused on the promising field of electronics and construction of electronic elements in which molecular material represents a functional medium. Fundamentals of molecular physics, electronic structure of molecular materials, low-molecular-weight and polymeric, generation and transport of charge carriers, optical properties of molecular materials and properties of quasi-particles like excitons, solitons and polarons are discussed in detail. The relationship between the chemical structures and physical and chemical properties is applied to polymer insulators, molecular semiconductors and synthetic metals. Physical electron processes are discussed on the molecular basis. Construction of molecular elements is presented on two levels, macroscopic (classic electronic devices using molecular materials) and microscopic (here, the principles of electronic devices are explained on the basis of single molecules). The functions of rectification elements, transistors, optical and photorefractive memories, photodetectors and electroluminescent diodes are discussed in detail.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

0

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge in the field of electronic properties of molecules and molecular systems.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge from organic and physical chemistry, solid state physics (basic course) and semiconductor physics (introduction).

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

Electrical properties of molecules
Organic insulators, semiconductors and conductors
Molecular crystals
Electron structure of molecular materials
Excitons, polarons, solitons
Excitation energy transfer
Charge carrier generation and transport
Basic photophysical and photochemical processes
Photochromism and photoconductivity
Relationship: chemical structure and electronic properties of molecules
Diodes and transistors
Macroscopic and microscopic approach to the construction of molecular elements
Basic methods of characterization of electrical parameters of materials

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to get experience in the field of functional properties of molecular and biological systems and information concerning the basic principles of molecular engineering. To learn principles of electronic processes and the construction of electronic elements based on the function of single molecule.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

none

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Ch. C. Ku, P. Liepins: Electrical properties of polymers, Hauser Publisher, Munich, 1987 (CS)

Recommended reading

J. Šesták, Z. Strnad, A. Tříska: Speciální technologie a materiály, Academia, Praha, 1993 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DPCP_CHM Doctoral

    branch DPCO_CHM , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme DKCP_CHM Doctoral

    branch DKCO_CHM , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme DPCP_CHM Doctoral

    branch DPCO_CHM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme DKCP_CHM Doctoral

    branch DKCO_CHM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

0 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer