Course detail

Junctions and Nanostructures

FEKT-DKA-FY1Acad. year: 2023/2024

Quantum Mechanics essentials. The interfaces: semiconductor A-semiconductor B, semiconductor-metal, semiconductor-metal interface. Depletion layer, properties. Transport of carriers through the interface. Photovoltaic phenomena. Noise in semiconductors. Limits for structures miniaturization. Principal limits by Quantum and Statistical Physics.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Offered to foreign students

The home faculty only

Entry knowledge

Prerequisities - Magister degree in Electrical Engiennering or related Diploma.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

0-20 points project
0-80 points final exam

Aims

The target of the lecture is to present important phenomena of temporary Semiconductors interfaces and nanostructures with help of appropriate tools - Quantum and Statistical Physics.
The student will acquire ideas about modern Physics description and explanation of phenomena, that take place in semiconductor structures, on their interfaces and in nanostructures. He is able to explain the nature of physical limits in the semiconductor devices miniaturization.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Sze, S.M., NG, Kwok. K.: Physics of Semiconductor Devices. 3rd edittion, Wiley, 2006. (EN)
Colinge, J.-P., Colinge, C.A.: Physics of Semiconductor Devices, Kluwer 2002, ISBN 1-40207-018-7. (EN)
Poole, Ch.P. Jr., Owens, F.J. Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley Interscience, 2003, ISBN 0-471-07935-9. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DKA-KAM Doctoral, any year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DKA-EKT Doctoral, any year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DKA-MET Doctoral, any year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DKA-SEE Doctoral, any year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DKA-TLI Doctoral, any year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DKA-TEE Doctoral, any year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer