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37814-01 - Lecture: Semiconductor Physics (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every 2nd spring sem |
| Lecturers |
Begona Abad Mayor (b.abad@unibas.ch)
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) |
| Weblink | nanophononics.unibas.ch |
| Admission requirements | Physik I-II, Condensed Matter |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 24.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachtswoche |
| Tuesday 03.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 10.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 17.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 08.30-10.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 31.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 07.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 14.04.2026 | 12.15-14.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 21.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 28.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 05.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 12.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 19.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| Tuesday 26.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 3.21 |
| 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 |