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Solid State Electronics
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:15
Abstract
"Solid State Electronics" covers the physical phenomena in modern solid state devices based on Quantum Theory and Statistical Mechanics.12 exercises are part of the course.The nominal workload is 100 hours not including exam preparation.
Objective
Understanding the major physical concepts governing the behavior of modern solid state devices.
Content
Physical Phenomena in modern solid state devices, Foundations: Quantum Theory and Statistical Mechanics, Particles in periodic potentials, crystal structures and symmetry, band structure calculations and measurements, vibrational properties, phonons, electron-phonon interaction, electronic properties of defects, transport in electric and magnetic fields, thermal phenomena, quantum wells and heterostructures, low-dimensional systems, optical properties, electron-photon interaction, excitons, many body effects, going beyond the solid state: organic materials and bioelectronics.
Resources
Lecture Notes
A set of class notes will be distributed.
Literature
Yu, Cardona, Fundamentals of Semiconductors, Springer 2002 Davies, The Physics of Low-Dimensional Semiconductors, Cambridge 1998 Lax, Symmetry Principles in Solid State and Molecular Physics, Dover 2002 Landau-Lifshitz, Quantenmechanik, Akademie Verlag Kittel-Krämer, Thermal Physics, Freeman 1980
General Information
- Language
- English (lecture), German (exercise)
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Solid State Electronics
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 3 h weekly |
| exercise |
Solid State Electronics
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |