Subject description
The nature of electronic materials; Electrons in solids, band theory, insulators, conductors, semiconductors and superconductors. The free and nearly free electron theories. Electrical conductivity, hall effect. Types of magnetic materials. Semiconductors - intrinsic, extrinsic, the hole, the p-n junction. Superconductors - phenomena, BCS theory. Production of semiconductors and superconductors, control … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
PHYS396 - Electronic Materials
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:1 hr & 2 hr lecture, 3 hr practical per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explain the origins of electrical and magnetic properties of materials in terms of electronic structure;
2.
Describe how electric properties are related to crystal structure;
3.
Be capable of connecting these properties of materials to a range of electronic and magnetic devices and their applications;
4.
Derive some necessary quantitative descriptions;and solve some practical problems taken from existing applications or relevant structures and functionalities
5.
In addition, students will gain hands-on research experience within an integrated research-like practical work related to one of the electronic materials topics.
6.
They will learn to take responsibility of this practical project; and, employing effective communication within their groups, will be able to design an experiment, gain experimental results and explain them based on the mastered knowledge during the lectures.
Assessment details
Laboratory exercises and written reports
Quiz
Assignment
Final Exam
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