Learning outcomes

- Relate the concepts of solid state physics and electromagnetism with the applications of materials.

- Understand the operation of some devices based on semiconductor materials and the associated physical concepts.

- Application of the concepts of solid state physics to systems of reduced dimensions (Nanomaterials).

Goals

Put into perspective the basics concept of solid state physics for devices including semiconductors and nanomaterials (diode, photovoltaIc cells, sensors, electronic transport, ...)

Content

Solid state and materials physics has many applications (electronics, energy production and storage, sensors, etc.) and is a very active field of research. Surfaces (interfaces) and the (nano)structuring of materials play a major role. In this course, we will detail the effects of material surfaces and their (nano)structuring on their physical properties, with an emphasis on applications. The specific properties (optical, electronic, structural) of nanomaterials will be presented. A significant part will also be devoted to semiconductors and their applications. Some optoelectronic devices will be studied in particular.
 
 

 

 

Table of contents

The exact table of content is subject the change every year.

It typically includes the following parts:

- Introduction to nanomatérials. Scaling effect

- Electronic structure of nanostructures and quantum dots

-Electronic properties of nanoparticules (plasmon)

- 2D materials

- Semiconductors at équilibrium

- Electronic transport in semiconductors

- Generation and recombination in semiconductors

- The pn junction

11. Metal-semiconductor contacts and heterojunctions.

Assessment method

The assessment will be based on 2/3 of the course given by the students for the term and 1/3 of an oral exam organized during the exam session.

For the assessment of the course given by the student, the following will be taken into consideration:

- Mastery of the concepts of materials physics covered (accuracy and integration with the rest of the course).

-The ability to highlight the key steps in physical reasoning.

-The pedagogical quality of the presentation.

- Answers to questions from teachers and other students

For the oral exam, the student will have to answer a question on one of the parts of the course (nanomaterials, semiconductors, courses given by students or guest speakers). He will have to demonstrate understanding of the concepts covered and his ability to use them in a particular situation. During the oral exam, the student will be free to consult the documentation he wishes.

Sources, references and any support material

1) Physique des semiconducteurs, B.SAPOVAL et C.HERMANN, Ed. Ellipse (1990) ou la version anglaise "Physics of Semiconductors", B.SAPOVAL et C.HERMANN, Springer (1995)

2) Physique et Technologie des Semiconducteurs, Francis Lévy, Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes (1995)

4) Solid State Electronic Devices (5th Edition), Ben Streetman et Sanjay Banerjee, Prentice Hall (2000)

5) Semiconductor Device Physics and Design, U. Mishra and J. Singh, Springer (2008)

6) Principles of semiconductor devices, B. Van Zeghbroeck, Boulder, Colorado (2011) http://ece-www.colorado.edu/~bart/book/

7) Solid State Physics, Neil W. Ashcroft et N. David Mermin, Brooks Cole (1976) 8) Introduction to Solid State Physics, C. Kittel, Wiley (1995)

8) Introduction to Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.
   G.L. Hornyak, H.F. Tibbals, J. Dutta, J.J. Moore. CRC press 2009 (BUMP + Bureau)

9) Handbook of Nanophysics. K. Sattler. CRC Press 2010 (BUMP)
 
10) Nanosciences. The invisible Revolution. C. Joachim, L. Plévert.
     World Scientific 2008  (Bureau)

11) Concepts in surface sciences.
   M.C. Desjonquères, D. Spanjaard – Springer 1996 (Bureau)

12) Physics at Surfaces. A. Zangwill. Cambridge University Press 1988 (BUMP + Dpt +Bureau)
 
13) Les nanosciences : nanotechnologies et nanophysique.  (BUMP + Bureau)
  M. Lahmani, C. Depas, P. Houdy - Ed. Belin 2004

14) Nanostructures : Theory and modelling. C. Delerue et M. Lannoo. Springer 2004
 (BUMP + Bureau)

15) Carbon Nanotubes. A. Jorio, M.S. Dresselhaus, G. Dresselhaus.
  Topics in Applied Physics 111. Springer 2008 (BUMP + Bureau)

16) Plasmonic : Fundamentals and applications. S.A. Maier. Springer 2007 (BUMP+ Bureau)

17) Absorption and Scattering of light by small particles. C.F. Bohren, D.R. Huffman 1983
                                                                     (Bureau)

Language of instruction

Anglais