EL E 533 -- Electronic Properties of Materials
2001 Catalog Data: EL E 533. ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS. Theories of electron/atom interactions and electron transport are examined to explain the electronic properties of solids. Junctions, magnetic and optical properties are also discussed with special emphasis on semiconducting materials. (3).
Textbook: Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, 2nd ed., S. O. Kasap, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Reference: Electronic Properties of Materials, R.E. Hummel, Springer-Verlag, 1985.
Coordinator: Richard K. Gordon, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, and James G. Vaughan, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Goals: The intent of this course is to provide an upper level undergraduate engineering or first year graduate student a first course in electronic properties of materials. The course will introduce the fundamentals of wave mechanics and apply them to standard solid models. Electronic, magnetic and optical properties of metals, semiconductors and insulators will be examined using the developed theory. This course should prepare the student for a more detailed examination of devices applications or theory.
Prerequisites by Topic: 1. Introduction to Materials Science at a basic level
Topics:
1. Electron as a particle and as a wave (2 classes/3 hours)
2. Schrodinger's equation and models (2 classes/3 hours)
3. Band theory (2 classes/3 hours)
4. Free electron theory (3 classes/4.5 hours)
5. Electronic properties of material (2 classes/3 hours)
6. Superconductivity (1 class/1.5 hours)
7. Semiconductor and junctions (4 classes/6 hours)
8. Semiconductor applications (2 classes/3 hours)
9. Optical properties and lasers (4 classes/6 hours)
10. Magnetic properties (3 classes/4.5 hours)
11. Dielectric properties (2 classes/3 hours)
12. Tests and quizzes (3 classes/4.5 hours)
(Lectures based on a T-Th schedule)
Computer Usage: 1. Optional homework includes the development of a program to demonstrate the variation of electron energy with temperature (Fermi Function) and semiconductor band state.
ABET category content: as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:
Engineering Science: 3 credits or 100%