S3 - Semiconductor Physics and Electronic Devices

The course covers basic physical theory of semiconductors:

 • Band structure, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors - charge carrier concentrations and transport phenomena

• Non-equilibrium in semiconductors: excitation and recombination mechanisms, charge carrier injection • understanding of key parameters of semiconductor materials

• Properties and function of components such as pn junctions, metalsemiconductor junctions, transistors and solar cells.

The overall objective of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of the fundamental physical principles needed to understand semiconductor devices and their function. The course connects to courses in solid state physics or equivalent.