Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED N
Date of Decision: 2024-04-10
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Technology
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: F3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Studies of the physics of solids, and in particular of properties of semiconducting materials, forms the basis of the microelectronic devices and applications that are present everywhere in today's society and technology. The course uses concepts from statistical physics, electromagnetic field theory, quantum mechanics and atomic physics. The origin of the electronic structure of solids is discussed based on theories developed in previous courses. Emphasis is on the band structure and electrical properties of semiconductors, which leads to the introduction of the pn junction. Some components, e. g. transistors, are discussed and their development and future challenges are outlined. The course syllabus also includes an overview of some optical properties of solids and some optoelectronic components. Concepts treated in the course are relevant for the rapidly developing fields of optoelectronics and semiconductor components, as well as being a basis for fundamental research and developement in the field.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Crystalline materials. Classical vs. quantum mechanical description of electrons in metals. Electronic structure: the free-electron model and band structure. Electrical properties of metals, semiconductors and isolators. Optoelectronic and electronic components: the pn junction, light-emitting diodes and an introduction to field effect transistors. Brief discussion of the optical properties of solids.
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:
Written examination and completed laboratory work, presented in the required form.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0110. Name: Solid State Physics.
Credits: 6.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Assessment: Written examination.
Code: 0210. Name: Laboratory Exercises.
Credits: 1.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
Assessment: Presentation, in writing and orally, of laboratory exercises and the results.
The module includes: Laboratory exercises.
Assumed prior knowledge:
FMFF40 Quantum Mechanics, General Course and FMFF06 Thermodynamics with Applications.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser:
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Course coordinator: Carina Fasth,
carina.fasth@ftf.lth.se
Course homepage: canvas.education.lu.se