Dielectric and Semiconductor Physics
Goals
Semiconductor materials are part of our modern life and sustain our technologies for computers, communications, lightning or energy conversion. After a presentation of the main physics processes in semiconductors and the resulting electronic and optical properties of these materials, the course will describe various device applications of semiconductors in microelectronics and optoelectronics and the physical operating principles of the related devices.
Programme
- Cristalline properties and fabrication of semiconductor materials
- Electronic band structures in semiconductors
- Electrical conduction of semiconductors
- Charge transport mechanisms in semiconductors
- PN junctions and applications
- Metal/ semiconductor junctions and applications
- Optoelectronic devices for light detection and solar cells
- Optoelectronic devices for light emission
Sustainable development
Sustainable Development Goals
DD&RS level 1
Activity contextualised through environmentally sustainable development and social responsibility and/or supported by examples, exercises, applications.
Programme elements related to sustainable development goals
Operating principle of optoelectronic devices used for low-power consumption lighting (LEDs) and solar cells. Presentation of optimised device geometries (double heterostructure, heterojunctions, etc.) to improve the energy efficiency of optoelectronic components used for energy harvesting, detection, lighting and lasers.
Code
Responsibles
- Christelle MONAT