ECE2903

Physics of electronic devices

(ENG)

F Ninio

4 points + 24 lectures + 24 hours of laboratory/simulations/tutorials + First semester + Clayton + Corequisite: ENG1803

Synopsis: Principles of quantum physics, quantum physics of atoms and solids. Electrons in metals, energy states, the Fermi level, photoelectricity. Conduction in metals, origins and mechanisms of resistivity. Energy bands in insulators and semiconductors, Fermi-Dirac distribution. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, photoconductivity, diffusion. The pn junction diode, photovoltaic effect, solar cells and their characteristics. Sources of light including black body radiation, spectral sources, lasers and laser diodes. Electrical thermal noise. Superconductivity. Magnetism.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 80% + Laboratory/assignments: 20%