Subject description
In this subject, the following topics relevant to the nature of electronic materials will be covered: Atomic bonding and crystal structure. 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, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
PHYS396 - Electronic Materials
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Teaching staff
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 hours lectures and 3 hour practical
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Students are expected to understand the origin of electrical and magnetic properties in terms of electronic structure;
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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.
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In addition, students will gain hands-on research experience within an integrated research-like practical work related to one of the electronic materials topics.
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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
Lab classes and written reports
Quiz
Assignment
Final exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
S. O. Kasap, Electronic Materials and Devices, McGraw Hill, 2006
Recommended Readings
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, J. Willey 2005.
R. M. Bozorth, Ferromagnetism, D. Van Nostrand Company, 1951; also available as eBook, WileyIEEE Press, 1978.
Contact details
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