Seminar in semiconductor physics and devices Exercise1

You are expected to acquire knowledge and practical skills in semiconductor physics and devices. Students are required to attend the meetings and researches in this laboratory.

This course provides hands-on research experience in semiconductor materials, culminating in a research presentation. Rather than relying on commercially available semiconductor materials, students fabricate semiconductors starting from raw materials. The focus is on non-silicon semiconductor materials, such as metal oxide and metal nitride semiconductors, which, although not yet widely commercialized, exhibit promising physical properties and environmental compatibility. Using general-purpose thin-film fabrication techniques, including vapor-phase growth and sputtering methods, students develop materials based on fundamental principles and creative problem-solving.

1. To be able to understand the background and current trends of the research topics conducted in the laboratory (DP1-4)
2. To be able to understand fabrication techniques and principles of semiconductor materials and acquire various evaluation methods (DP1-4)
3. To be able to organize the background, objectives, methods, results, and discussion of research into presentation materials (DP1-4)
4. To be able to present research results based on prepared materials and respond appropriately to questions (DP1-4)

Japanese(English accepted)

Note: Depending on the research theme, experiments may be replaced by simulations.
1. Understanding the background and current trends of the research topic
This is mainly conducted through reading academic papers and specialized books, as well as preparing written reports.
2. Acquisition of experimental techniques
Through semiconductor material fabrication, students learn manufacturing techniques and their underlying principles, as well as electrical, optical, and structural evaluation methods.
Through prototype fabrication of semiconductor devices, students gain an understanding of fabrication processes and operating principles, and examine the relationship between device performance and material properties.
3. Summary of results, discussion, and preparation of presentation materials
Students organize the research background and trends, objectives, experimental methods, results, and discussion into presentation materials.
4. Research presentation
Students give a presentation based on their prepared materials and participate in a question-and-answer session.

Evaluation method:
Based on weekly research presentations. Students pass if they score 60 or higher on both the presentation materials and the oral presentation with Q＆A.
Criteria:
Students must conduct weekly experiments or simulations, summarize results, and present them with Q＆A. Meeting these requirements corresponds to 60%.

Course materials will be distributed in class.

Basic knowledge in semiconductor physics and devices are required.

• -Face-to-Face learning: 12:30-13:20 (Lunch break) on Friday @ #09L25 Research bldg. in TOYOSU campus
• -Distance learning: You can ask or contact me by e-mail in advance.
  email: ishkwh@sic.shibaura-it.ac.jp

Non-regionally-oriented course

• Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills

Most classes are interactive

• 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE