Course Catalog - 2022-2023

     

ELEC 565 - SOLID STATE MATERIAL & APPS

Long Title: SOLID STATE MATERIALS AND DEVICE APPLICATIONS
Department: Electrical & Computer Eng.
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course introduces fundamental concepts in solid state physics, including crystal structure and symmetry, phonons, electrons and holes, energy band structure, light-matter interactions. The lectures will discuss the applications of these fundamentals in heat transfer, electron scattering and optical properties in solids, as well as in optoelectronic devices. The course also introduces emerging materials, such as low-dimensional materials, perovskites, topological materials. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid state physics