PHYS57000 (PHYS570R) Spring 2012
Physics and Materials Science of Semiconductor Nanostructures
Offering:
3 credits
Prerequisites:
Description:
This course will explore the basic physics and material properties of modern semiconductor nanostructures with particular emphasis placed on fabrication techniques. Topics will include growth and properties of semiconducting quantum wells, wires and quantum dots. The impact of reduced dimensionality on the electrical and optical properties of nanostructures will be studied. The dynamics of several growth techniques including molecular beam epitaxy and chemical vapor deposition will be covered. The close connection between fundamental physics discoveries and the implementation of new device concepts will be emphasized.
Textbook(s) for Spring 2012
| Course | Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS570R | The Physics of Low-Dimensional Semiconductors | John H. Davies | December 13, 1997 | 052148491X | Cambridge University Press |