EE8161
EE 8161 - Physics of Semiconductors (3 Cr.)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (11122)
TIOT - College of Science and Engineering
EE 8161 - Physics of Semiconductors (3 Cr.)
Course description
Modern solid-state theory applied to specific semiconductor materials. Influence of band structure and scattering mechanisms upon semiconductor properties. Plasma effects in semiconductors. Mathematical treatments of generation-recombination kinetics, carrier injection, drift, and diffusion. Use of semiconductor properties in devices of current importance.
prereq: instr consent
prereq: instr consent
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Requirements
000356
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Fall & Spring