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227-0145-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-ITET , D-MAVT , D-PHYS

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Solid State Electronics and Optics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Vanessa Wood, Dr. Nuri Yazdani

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:54

Abstract

"Solid State Electronics" is an introductory condensed matter physics course covering crystal structure, electron models, classification of metals, semiconductors, and insulators, band structure engineering, thermal and electronic transport in solids, magnetoresistance, and optical properties of solids.

Objective

Understand the fundamental physics behind the mechanical, thermal, electric, magnetic, and optical properties of materials.

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 180 minutes
Aids: None

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Solid State Electronics and Optics	Mon 14:15-16:00 (ML F 38) Thu 14:15-16:00 (LFW C 4)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2022)
  - Focus Specialization
    - Micro- and Nanosystems Technology (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Christofer Hierold)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor
- 5th Semester: Third Year Core Courses (Can be freely combined, a list of recommendations is available under )
Micro- and Nanosystems Master
- Core Courses
  - Elective Core Courses
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Track: Electronics and Photonics (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Electronics and Photonics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Core Courses (These core courses are particularly recommended for the field of "Electronics and Photonics". You may choose core courses form other fields in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained from core courses during the MSc EEIT.)
      - Foundation Core Courses (Fundamentals at bachelor level, for master students who need to strengthen or refresh their background in the area.)
Quantum Engineering Master
- Electives (This is a selection of courses particularly suitable for the MSc QE. In agreement with the tutor, students may choose other courses from the ETH course catalogue.)