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Course: Semiconductor Physics

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Course title Semiconductor Physics
Course code OPT/FP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Řehoř Zdeněk, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Dušek Miloslav, prof. RNDr. Dr.
Course content
1st Basics of quantum theory of solids 2nd Band structure, optical properties and methods of their study 3rd Electrical and mechanical properties of semiconductors 4th Interaction of semiconductors and electric field, current in semiconductors 5th Interaction of semiconductors and magnetic field 6th Absorption of optical radiation in semiconductors 7th Optical processes in semiconductors, emision of optical radiation in semiconductors 8th PN junction, transport effects in semiconductors 9th Junction metal-semiconductor 10th Optical sources 11th Detectors of optical radiation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
Basics of theory of semiconductors with regard to the applications important in the semiconductor devices.
Knowledge Define the main ideas and conceptions of the subject, describe the main approaches of the studied topics, recall the theoretical knowledge for solution of model problems.
Prerequisites
No prior requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Knowledge within the scope of the course topics (examination)
Recommended literature
  • Anselm, A. I. (1967). Úvod do teorie polovodičů. Nakl. ČSAV.
  • Dilip, Roy. (2004). Physics of Semiconductor. Universities Press NY.
  • Helmar Frank. (1990). Fyzika a technika polovodičů. SNTL Praha.
  • Kireev, P. S. (1975). Fizika poluprovodnikov. Vyššaja škola, Moskva.
  • Kittel, Ch. (1977). Kvantová teória tuhých látok. ALFA, Bratislava.
  • Kittel, Ch. (1985). Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. Academia Praha.
  • Ležal, D., Macko, P. (1988). Nekryštalické polovodiče. ALFA, Bratislava.
  • Manuel Cardoba, Peter Yu. (2005). Fundamentals of semiconductors. Springer Califormia, Berkeley.
  • Moss, T. S. (1959). Optical Properties of Semi-Conductors. London.
  • Pankove, J. I. (1971). Optical Processes in Semiconductors. Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
  • Rudan, Massimo. (2016). Physics of Semiconductor Devices. Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
  • Seeger, K. (1973). Semiconductor Physics. Springer - Verlag, New York.
  • Schmidt, E., a kol. (1986). Optické vlastnosti pevných látek. St. pedagog. nakl., Praha.
  • Sze, C. M. (1969). Physics of Semiconductor Devices. John Willey.
  • Šalomovová, K. V. (1978). Fyzika polovodičov. ALFA, Bratislava.
  • Tauc, J. (1958). Elektromotorické síly v polovodičích. Nakl. ČSAV.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Optics and Optoelectronics (2021) Category: Physics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Industrial Technologies and Materials (2025) Category: Chemistry courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 25.10.2025 23:57. Data created for academic year 2025/2026