ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Course Description

Wave-particle duality . Electromagnetic radiation behaving like particles. Photoelectric effect. Compton effect. De Broglie's hypothesis. Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Overview of classical mechanics. Schrödinger's wave equation. Interpretation of wave function. Free electrons. Infınite square well. Tunneling. Scanning tunneling microscope. Three dimensional potential box. Hydrogenic atom. Electron spin. Stern-Gerlach experiment. Pauli's exclusion principle. Lasers. Free electron theory of metals. Fermi-Dirac statistics. Fermi energy. Band theory of solids. Fermi-Dirac statistics. Intrinsic semiconductors. Electrons and holes.Conduction in semiconductors. Semiconductors; impurities; carrier transport in semiconductors; generation and recombination of minority carriers. n- and p-type doping. Compensation doping. Semiconductor devices. Ideal p-n junction.

ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Classify situations in which light as well as electrons behave like a wave and a particle.
2. 02 2. Describe some of the historical experiments and observations that gave rise to early quantum theory
3. 03 3. Describe the basic features of the early models of the atom and the associated spectra.
4. 04 4. Apply the time-independent Schrödinger Equation to simple systems.
5. 05 5. Reflect the role of quantum mechanics in nanoscience .
6. 06 6. Explain the energy band theory of solids
7. 07 7. Explain basic properties of semiconductor materials

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Kasap, S.O. Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, 3/e. McGraw-Hill, 2005.
2. 02 Hummel, R.E. Electronic Properties of Materials, 4/e. Springer, 2011.
3. 03 Beiser, A. Concepts of Modern Physics, 6/e, McGraw-Hill, 2003
4. 04 Serway and Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 9th ed., vol. 5. Brooks/Cole, 2013.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Can identify numerous semiconductor electronic devices and can categorize them based on their physical structures, electrical behavior and applications they are used for. SOLO 4
2. L02 Can discuss and compare chemical properties and conductivities of semiconductors, metals and insulators; can explain effect of doping on free electron and hole carrier densities and conductivity, and can calculate these for intrinsic and doped semiconductor. SOLO 4
3. L03 Can explain current flow mechanisms in a semiconductor; can apply/read relevant formulae/graphs for calculating diffusion, drift, photo currents, and related electrical quantities under thermal equilibrium or non-equilibrium conditions. SOLO 4
4. L04 Can explain forward and reverse bias operation of a semiconductor diode (pn junction), and can calculate its electrical parameters/quantities by applying/reading relevant formulae/graphs. SOLO 4
5. L05 Can analyze and explain different energy band features of a semiconductor material or a pn junction under different bias conditions by examining Energy Band diagrams; can explain Fermi-Dirac probability distribution for free electrons and holes. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
4. P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
5. P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
6. P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
7. P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
8. P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
9. P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
10. P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
11. P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
12. P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
13. P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
14. P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
15. P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
16. P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
17. P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
18. P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
19. P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
20. P20 Should have the ability to access information.
21. P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
22. P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
23. P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
24. P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
25. P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
26. P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
27. P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
28. P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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