PHSCS 587
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Physics of Semiconductor Devices
Physics and AstronomyCollege of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences
Course Description
Device physics, with an in-depth study of the MOS transistor and other nanoscale computing devices.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
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0
Prerequisite
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- 07980-000
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- 04593-004
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- 01700-007
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.