Physics of semiconductors and nanoscale semiconductor systems
Course: Physics
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
            Title
        
        
            Physics of semiconductors and nanoscale semiconductor systems
        
    
            Code
        
        
            ВК 14
        
    
            Module type 
        
        
            Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
        
    
            Educational cycle
        
        
            First
        
    
            Year of study when the component is delivered
        
        
            2022/2023
        
    
            Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
        
        
            8 Semester
        
    
            Number of ECTS credits allocated
        
        
            4
        
    
            Learning outcomes
        
        
            Know the general principles of physics of semiconductors and semiconductor nanosystems, in particular, statistics of charge carriers in semiconductors, current transfer, contact phenomena, basic experimental methods of semiconductor research, methods of obtaining semiconductors and low-dimensional semiconductor structures. Be able to apply knowledge of the basics of operation and application of semiconductors and low-dimensional semiconductor systems.
        
    
            Form of study
        
        
            Full-time form
        
    
            Prerequisites and co-requisites
        
        
            Know the basic issues of solid state physics, in particular: mathematical formulation and physical content of the basic concepts of solid state physics, its current state, the use of solids in instruments and devices. Be able to apply in practice the methods of quantum mechanics and solid state physics, necessary to describe the properties of semiconductors and low-dimensional semiconductor systems; logically and consistently formulate the basic laws of kinetic phenomena in solids; work independently with scientific literature, including English-language publications, in the field of semiconductor physics and semiconductor nanosystems. Have basic skills in solving typical problems of quantum mechanics and solid state physics, methods for calculating the parameters of equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistics of charge carriers in solids and calculations using the Boltzmann kinetic equation in the relaxation time approximation.
        
    
            Course content
        
        
            The course "Nanophysics of semiconductors" examines both classical and modern advances in the description of physical laws and practical use of semiconductor nanoscale systems. The aim of the discipline is to master the basic principles of the theory of semiconductor nanosystems, in particular, statistics of charge carriers in such systems, the main mechanisms of charge transfer in them. 
        
    
            Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
        
        
            1. Korotchenkov O.O., Nadtochiy A.B. Introduction to the physics of low-dimensional semiconductor systems. Investigation of thermal and thermoelectric properties of thin films. Vinnytsia, Publishing House LLC "Nilan-LTD", 2021 - 76 p
2. Korotchenkov O.O., Podolyan AO Physics of low-dimensional semiconductors. Generation and recombination of nonequilibrium charge carriers. Photoelectric effect. Vinnytsia, Tvory Publishing House Publishing House, 2018 - 4 prints. arch.
3. Tretyak O.V., Lozovsky V.Z. Fundamentals of semiconductor physics. K .: VPTs "Kyiv University", 2007. - Vol. 1,2.
4. Bonch-Bruevich V.L., Kalashnikov S.I. Semiconductor physics. M .: Nauka, 1990.
5. Anselm A.I. Introduction to semiconductor physics. M .: Nauka, 1985.
        
    
            Planned learning activities and teaching methods
        
        
            Lectures - 30 hours, Self-study -60 hours, consultations.
        
    
            Assessment methods and criteria
        
        
            Interviews during the lecture, checking essays and other forms of independent work. Modular tests. Test. Two modular tests: (24-36) points. Self-study: (12-24) points. A student is not allowed to take the exam if he / she scored less than 36 points during the semester. The grade for the exam cannot be less than 24 points to get an overall positive grade for the course. 
        
    
            Language of instruction
        
        
            Ukrainian
        
    Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
                    Oleg
                    Oleksandrovich 
                    Korotchenkov 
                
                
                    Department of General Physics  
Faculty of Physics
            Faculty of Physics
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
                        Department of General Physics 
                    
                    
                        Faculty of Physics