Overview
This topic includes study in:
Crystal Structures, Brillouin Zones and elementary diffractionMetals and the Free electron modelBand theory of solidsSemiconductors and devices p-n junctions, transistors, LEDsMagnetismSuperconductivity and devicesFinite solids and nanostructuresSurface StructureCondensed Matter CharacterisationLasersPhotodetectors and Image sensorsTransistorsQuantum Devices and Computing
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Aims
This topic aims to give students a sound understanding of the basics in solid state physics and devices, waveguides and nonlinear optics. The topic will include:
- The understanding of the formal theories underlying these phenomena
- Further understanding and skills to be developed through problem solving in these areas, particularly computational skills using the Mathematica high-level computational application. Laboratory experiments will be used to develop understanding of some of the key concepts as well as the further development of laboratory skills
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a in depth understanding of the band structure of solids
2.
Explain how electronic structure affects the bulk properties of solids
3.
Describe the formation and behaviour of charge carriers
4.
Apply the working mechanisms of semiconductor and superconducting devices to solve relevant problems
5.
Understand how the properties of solids change with size and apply this knowledge to relevant problems
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Requisites information
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