PHSCS 587
Physics of Semiconductor Devices
Physics and Astronomy
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Device physics, with an in-depth study of the MOS transistor and other nanoscale computing devices.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Fundamental Mechanisms
Learning Outcome
Identify the fundamental mechanisms and models of these mechanisms controlling the operation of semiconductor devices.
Title
Learn the Literature
Learning Outcome
Find, read, and utilize contemporary semiconductor device physics literature to write reviews of this literature.
Title
Analyze Devices
Learning Outcome
Apply the fundamental mechanisms and models to the analysis of devices such as silicon mosfets, silicon on insulator transistors, carbon nanotube transistors, and graphene transistors.
