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37814-01 - Lecture: Semiconductor Physics (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every 2nd spring sem |
| Lecturers | Ilaria Zardo (ilaria.zardo@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This lecture provides a general overview of the fundamental aspects of semiconductor physics, of the electrical and optical properties of semiconductors with examples of their application in devices. The following topics will be covered: - Electronic band structure - Vibrational properties of semiconductors and electron-phonon interaction - Defects in semiconductors - Electrical transport - Optical properties - Effect of quantum confinement on electrons and phonon in semiconductors |
| Learning objectives | Introduction to semiconductor physics |
| Bibliography | Peter Y. Yu, Manuel Cardona: "Fundamentals of Semiconductors" (4th Edition, Springer, 2010) |
| Comments | In FS22, if possible this course will be held in presence, Tuesday at 10.15 to 12.00. However, it might take place as an online course via Zoom, depending on the COVID related regulations. |
| Weblink | nanophononics.unibas.ch |
| Admission requirements | Physik I-II, Condensed Matter |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17.02.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 18.02.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 24.02.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Wednesday 25.02.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Tuesday 03.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 04.03.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 10.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 11.03.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 17.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 18.03.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 24.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 31.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 01.04.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 07.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 08.04.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 14.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 15.04.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 21.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 22.04.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 28.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 29.04.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 05.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 06.05.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 12.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 13.05.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 19.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 20.05.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 26.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Wednesday 27.05.2026 | 12.00-13.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Specialisation (Master's Studies: Physics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |