Course

MSE-484: Properties of semiconductors and related nanostructures

Summary

This course explains the origin of optical and electrical properties of semiconductors. The course elaborates how they change when the semiconductors are reduced to sizes of few nanometers. The course provides also the basis to use software to calculate the properties of hetero/nanostructures.

Lectures

Instructor

Valerio Piazza

Teaching & PhD PhD Students Claire Valentine Blaga, Matilde Cantele, Julia Sarah Marhic Past EPFL PhD Students as codirector Michele Zendrini Courses Functional properties of materials MSE-210 The main objective of this course is to present the concepts allowing the understanding of the fundamental principles that enable to predict the properties of the materials. The goal is that with these concepts, one will be able to realize material design and/or to understand novel materials.

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/properties-of-semiconductors-and-related-nanostructures-MSE-484

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http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-484

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Valerio Piazza

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/properties-of-semiconductors-and-related-nanostructures-MSE-484

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-484

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Lectures in this course (24)

Introduction to Semiconductors and Nanostructures

Introduces the course on semiconductors and nanostructures, covering objectives, evaluation, and the importance of these materials in technology.

Bloch Theorem and Kronig-Penney Model: Band Theory Insights

Covers the Bloch theorem and Kronig-Penney model, essential for understanding semiconductor band theory and electronic states in periodic potentials.

Dispersion Relationships: Band Structures and Density of States

Discusses dispersion relationships, band structures, and density of states in real crystals and semiconductors.

Carrier Statistics: Understanding Fermi Level Dynamics

Explores carrier statistics and the Fermi level's role in semiconductors.

Doping in Semiconductors: Carrier Concentration and Ionization Energy

Discusses doping in semiconductors, focusing on carrier concentration, ionization energy, and the effects of temperature on electrical properties.

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