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

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