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402-0464-00L 8 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-PHYS
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Optical Properties of Semiconductors

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Giacomo Scalari, Dr. Thibault Chervy
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:49

Abstract

This course presents a comprehensive discussion of optical processes in semiconductors.

Objective

The rich physics of the optical properties of semiconductors, as well as the advanced processing available on these material, enabled numerous applications (lasers, LEDs and solar cells) as well as the realization of new physical concepts. Systems that will be covered include quantum dots, exciton-polaritons, quantum Hall fluids and graphene-like materials.

Content

Electronic states in III-V materials and quantum structures, optical transitions, excitons and polaritons, novel two dimensional semiconductors, spin-orbit interaction and magneto-optics.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Optical Properties of Semiconductors
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Mon 12:00-14:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly
exercise Optical Properties of Semiconductors
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Mon 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

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