Undergraduate course on semiconductor device physics-I

🎉 Course Title: Undergraduate Course on Semiconductor Device Physics-I

🎓 Headline: Master the Energy Band Theory & Transport Phenomena in Semiconductors!

🚀 Course Description:

Dive into the fascinating world of semiconductor device physics with our comprehensive undergraduate course, the first in a two-part series. This course is your gateway to understanding the fundamental principles that govern electronic devices and their operation.

Why Take This Course?

• Critical Understanding: Gain an in-depth knowledge of transport phenomena of charge carriers, drift current, diffusion current, and more.
• Essential Physics: Learn about the energy band theory of semiconductors, electron-hole pairs (EHPs), and junction formation in a diode.
• Advanced Devices: Explore the physics behind three-terminal devices like BJTs (Bipolar Junction Transistors) and MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors).

Course Highlights:

• Fundamentals Review: Start with a concise refresher on the essential quantum physics fundamentals required for semiconductor device physics.
• Energy Band Theory Explained: Understand intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors through the lens of Fermi-Dirac distribution function.
• Quantitative Analysis: Engage with topics like mobility, conductivity, diffusion coefficient, and Einstein's relation using a quantitative approach, alongside comprehensive qualitative analysis.
• Junction Diode Theory: Delve into the theory of pn junctions, covering contact potential, maximum field intensity, charge density profiles, and energy band structures under forward and reverse bias conditions.
• Practical Applications: Learn about the quantitative analysis of diode currents, diode capacitive behavior, and diode switching times.
• Extensive Coverage of Devices: Uncover the workings of Zener diodes, photodiodes, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), and solar cells.

Course Objectives:

• To provide a thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis of semiconductor devices.
• To equip you with the knowledge to understand the theory behind electronic devices.

👩‍🏫 About the Instructor:

Mr. Udaya Bhaskar, our course instructor, is not just an academic but a seasoned faculty member with over 15 years of experience at the university level, including teaching for prestigious exams like GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) and ESE (Engineering Services Examination). His expertise spans semiconductors, electronic devices, signal processing, digital design, and fundamental subjects in electronics. With thousands of students trained under his guidance, Mr. Bhaskar is well-equipped to guide you through the complexities of semiconductor device physics.

Join us on this educational journey to unlock the mysteries of semiconductors and pave your way towards a profound understanding of electronic devices! 🌟