Course title
2M993500,7M8600001
Thin Film Physics

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Course content
Thin film is a very important building block for electronic devices and it is necessary to understand its physical properties to understand device operation. In this lecture, emphasis is put on understanding quantum mechanics and the electronic structure of thin films.
Purpose of class
Understanding quantum mechanics and electronic structure of thin films.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understanding the basic concepts in quantum mechanics.
  2. Understanding the electronic structure of thin films.
  3. Understanding the electrical transport properties of thin films.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 report Total.
1. 30% 30%
2. 30% 30%
3. 40% 40%
Total. 100% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
2． Crystal Structure review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
3． Crystal Binding review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
4． One-Dimensional Problem in Quantum Mechanics review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
5． Three-Dimensional Problem in Quantum Mechanics review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
6． Electronic Density of States review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
7． Fermi-Dirac Distribution review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
8． Heat Capacity of an Electron Gas review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
9． Electrical Conductivity of an Electron Gas review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
10． Enegry Bands in Solids review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
11． Electronic Structure of Semiconductors review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
12． Carrier Concentration of Semiconductors review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
13． Electrical Conductivity of Semiconductor Thin Films review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
14． Crystal Vibrations review of the corresponding chapter of the textbook 180minutes
Total. - - 2520minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation by submitted report
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Textbooks and reference materials
Introduction to Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel, Wiley 2004
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge on mathematics and mechanics.
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