Courses
PHYS4017 Semiconductor Physics and Devices (3 units)
- Prerequisite:
- PHYS3015 Structure and Properties of Matter or consent of instructor
This course introduces the basic physics of semiconductor materials and the physical principles of key semiconductor devices. Both electronic and optical properties of semiconductors are covered. Selected applications of the semiconductor devices, e.g. light-emitting diodes, solar cells and photo-detectors, will be presented.