Course detail
Junctions and nanostructures
FEKT-DFY1Acad. year: 2016/2017
Quantum Mechanics essentials. The interfaces: semiconductor A-semiconductor B, semiconductor-metal, semiconductor-metal interface. Depletion layer, properties. Transport of carriers through the interface. Photovoltaic phenomena. Noise in semiconductors. Limits for structures miniaturization. Principal limits by Quantum and Statistical Physics.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
0-80 points final exam
Course curriculum
2. The metal-semiconductor interface. Charge and potential distribution, Poisson's equation. Depletion layer, capacitance, frequency dependence. Transport of carriers through the interface.
3. The insulator-semiconductor interface. Charge and potential distribution, Poisson's equation. Depletion layer, capacitance, frequency dependence. Transport of carriers through the interface.
4. Semiconductor structures produced by advanced technologies. Quantum effects and hot electrons in semiconductor stuctures. Quantum dots and wires.Superlattices. Resonant tunnelling. Ballistic transport.
5. Stochatic phenomena. Noise in semiconductors. Quantum and statistical limits
6. Analysis of electron traps.
7. Fundamental nanostructures. Near-field interaction. Detection and localization of naostrutures.
8. Fundamentals of nanooptics.
9. Optical and electronic properties of nanoparticles
10. Design and simulation of nanophotonic and nanoelectroniic devices and systems.
11. Photonic crystals. Plasmonics
12. Application of nanotechnology: Medical and biomedical.
13. Nanoelectronics. Molecula electronics.
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme EKT-PK Doctoral
branch PK-TEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PK-MET , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PK-FEN , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PK-SEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PK-KAM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PP-BEB , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PK-MVE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PK-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PK-TLI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised - Programme EKT-PP Doctoral
branch PP-TLI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch DP-TEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PP-SEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PP-KAM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PP-BEB , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PP-MVE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PP-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PP-FEN , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
branch PP-MET , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
Type of course unit
Seminar
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus