Photovoltaics and optoelectronics semiconductor nanostructures
Course: Physics and Astronomy
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Photovoltaics and optoelectronics semiconductor nanostructures
Code
ДВА. 02.15
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Third
Year of study when the component is delivered
2018/2019
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PLO-04. Plan and perform experimental and / or theoretical research in physics (astronomy) and related interdisciplinary fields using modern tools, critically analyze the results of their own research and the results of other researchers in the context of the whole complex of modern knowledge on the research problem.
PLO-07. Deeply understand the general principles and methods of natural sciences, as well as the methodology of scientific research, be able to apply them in their own research in physics (astronomy) and in teaching practice.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
- Know the basics of semiconductor physics, quantum mechanics, principles of solid state theory, basics of nanoelectronics.
- Be able to measure optical and electrophysical parameters and characteristics of optoelectronic materials, analyze the operation of semiconductor electronic circuits with diodes, transistors, lasers and photodetectors.
- Have basic skills in analyzing the operation of solid-state devices
electronics and nanoelectronics, optics devices.
Course content
The course covers basic professional skills in the field of photovoltaics and optoelectronics, physics of nonequilibrium processes in semiconductor nanostructures. The physical bases of the main types of solar cells and photodetectors are considered. The course includes practical classes that allow you to gain experience in studying the optical properties of nanostructures and optoelectronic devices based on them.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Martinez-Duart J.M., Martin-Palma R.J. Nanotechnologies for micro- and optoelectronics. - M. Technosphere, 2007. - 368 p.
2. Зи С.М. Physics of semiconductor devices. In 2 books. M .: Mir, 1984.
3. LE Vorobiev, EL Ivchenko, DA Firsov, VA Shalygin. Optical properties of nanostructures: Textbook. allowance / Under. ed. EL Ivchenko and LE Vorobieva St. Petersburg. Science, 2001. - 188 p.
4. Moss T., Barrel G., Ellis B. Semiconductor optoelectronics. - M .: Mir, 1976.– 430 s.
5. Peter Wiirfel. Physics of Solar Cells From Principles to New Concepts WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, KGaA, Weinheim, 2005.
6. M.A. Green Third Generation Photovoltaics Advanced Solar Energy Conversion, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2006.
7. R. Byub. Photoconductivity of solids.– M .: Izd-vo inostr. lit-ry, 1962. - 558 p.
8. T. Moss. Optical properties of semiconductors.– M .: Nauka, 1990.– 304 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The total amount of 120 hours, including:
lectures - 18 hours;
practical classes - 4 hours;
consultations - 2 hours;
independent work - 96 hours.
Assessment methods and criteria
- semester assessment:
1. Modular test 1: 15 points
2. Modular test 2: 15 points
3. Practical classes: 10 points
- final evaluation in the form of a test: - 60 points
- conditions of admission to the exam:
A graduate student is not allowed to take the exam if he / she scored less than 20 points during the semester.
Language of instruction
ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Serhiy
Viktorovych
Kondratenko
Department of Optics
Faculty of Physics
Faculty of Physics
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Department of Optics
Faculty of Physics