University of
Delaware, Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering
ELEG 667 – 011 -
Solid State Nanotechnology – Fall 2003
Description:
Introduces the principles of solid state physics
for the fields of electronics and photonics. Topics include materials
structure, the states and statistics of charge carriers, and the properties
of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. This course provides
a foundation for understanding nanotechnology applications and nanophase
materials.
Instructor: James
Kolodzey
Meetings:
First
meeting: Thursday, 4 September, 2003; 8:00-9:15 am; 210 Evans Hall
Second meeting: Tuesday,
9 September, 2003; 8:00-9:15 am; location to be determined
Topics include:
Drude and Sommerfeld models of free electron
conduction
Crystal Structure: Bravais Lattices, Reciprocal
Lattice, Brillouin Zones, Crystallographic Point Groups
Bonds and Bands: electrons in periodic potentials
Harmonic Theory of the Dynamic Lattice: Phonons,
Debye model, Thermal effects
Dielectric Properties
Magnetic Properties
Semiconductors, defects and impurities
Boltzmann Transport
Electronic Properties of Polymers
Spin transport
Superconductivity
James Kolodzey, 2 September 2003