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529-0948-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-CHAB
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Solid State Chemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Maksym Kovalenko, Dr. Martin Kotyrba, Dr. Sergii Yakunin
Registration only until 01.02.2021. Participants who have passed the course "Inorganic Chemistry II" will be favoured. Other students can only be admitted if spaces are available. Limited to 20 participants. Electronic registration is mandatory (except for ETH-external participants).
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Abstract

An introduction to crystal growth with the Bridgman-Stockbarger technique and physical characterization of single crystals.

Objective

The practical laboratory course gives an insight into the growth of single crystals and their applications. Focus lies on the growth of semiconductor crystals and the measurement of their physical (optical & electronic) properties. The complete work is documented in a detailed scientific report.

Content

The growth of perovskite (CsPbBr3) semiconductor crystals using the Bridgman-Stockbarger technique as a model system for single crystals grown from the melt. The preparation of crystals for physical measurements through cutting and polishing. Measuring optical characteristics (absorption) as well as electronic properties, including current-voltage (IV) measurements, time-of-flight, charge carrier recombination, charge extraction efficiencies, and photodetection.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Electronic version of the script will be provided.

Literature

All references in the script will be provided in .pdf-form, no other sources are needed.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Participants are graded according to: 1. Laboratory skills & performance, 2. Report. Both parts are graded separately and weighted equally, and the final grade will be the average of these grades. Detailed information on the requirements will be given at the beginning of the laboratory course by the assistants and are given in the script.

Registration & Places

Signup End
01.02.2021

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Solid State Chemistry
Das Praktikum erfordert die Anwesenheit der Teilnehmer vor Ort. Falls dies nicht gewährleistet werden kann (bspw. aufgrund der COVID-19-Situation), wird das Praktikum nicht durchgeführt; eine digitale Version wird nicht angeboten.
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.1)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.4)
  • Wed 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.1)
  • Wed 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.4)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.1)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.4)
  • 09.03 Date 12:45-17:30 (HCI G 3)
  • 13.04 Date 12:45-15:30 (HCI J 3)
85 h semesterly

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