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FYS4310 - Material science of semiconductors

Course content

The preparation and processing of semiconductors made to produce devices is used as a framework to learn topics in materials science. The framework span from raw material purification and crystal growth to rediculously large integrated circuits and microsystems. Basic principles and examples are drawn mainly from Si, Si-Ge, III-V technology: Crystal defects, Vacancy models, stacking fault creation and dynamics, pair-production of doping atoms, deep levels, defect reactions, gettering, interaction of low energetic ions with semiconductor materials. Experimental methods for semiconductor process characterization; CV, IV, SEM, SIMS,AES, STM, RBS, TEM, elipsometri,FTIR, DLTS etc Detailed physical description of semiconductor processing: epitaxial crystal growth , MBE, MOCVD, diffusion, ion implantation, ion etching, oxidation, thin film technology, silicidation , laser treatment, micro-machining. Student also pick a project/topic to be presented in the course.

Learning outcomes

The knowledge is a common base for all students of physical electronics and simultaneously provide a link for communication with students and researches of other primary disciplines such as modern electronic engineering, nanotechnology, solid state physics and material science. The aim is to obtain the basis for understanding the link between different processing techniques and the characteristics of a semiconductor. The course will provide insight into some of the steps in the production of semiconductor devices. The course also provides an introduction to experimental methods that are used in parts of physical electronics and which are often used as documentation for published scientific results.

Testing of learned knowledge:

The course has graded homework. Thus the students has to learn during the whole semester. These problems will be a combination of simple calculations where the student applies the content of the book and problems where the student may combine knowledge and information in order to achieve new knowledge. The thought process is here more important than the result. The students will train in problem solving. The master students should be able to follow a discussion with researchers on topics from the curriculum. These chores and skills and absorbtion of learning goals will be tested during the course and final exam -se also bolow on exam.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

FYS2210 - Semiconductor components and FYS3410 - Condensed matter physics.

Overlap

10 credits against FYS9310 - Material science of semiconductors.

10 credits overlap against FYS327.

Teaching

One semester , 4 hours pr week divided between lectures (70%) and discussion of problems.

Exam information

3 multiple choice exams during the semester (approved/not approved). 3 compulsory exercises (approx. 30% weight). Project work (approx. 20% weight). Final oral exam (approx. 50% weight).

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

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