PHY
420: Solid State Physics/Devices,
Spring 2002
Text: Solid State Electronic Devices, B.G. Streetman, S. Banerjee, 5th
ed.
Instructor: Dr. Matt Marone Room 112
Willet Science Center
Phone 301-2597, e-mail: marone_mj@mercer.edu
Office Hours: M/F 2:00-2:50, outside of
these hours by appointment
Lecture: MWF 11:00-11:50 WSC 106, TR 1:40-2:55 WSC 102
Prerequisite: Per-requisite Phy162
General:
The purpose of this class is to explain the physics of solid state devices. How does a transistor work? What makes an LED light up? In order to understand solid state devices, we must cover the basics of conduction in solids, simple quantum mechanics, crystal structures, solid state chemistry, electronic circuits, and production techniques. Solid state physics is an intensely active research area that has shaped our modern technological society.
Grades:
A (90 and above), B+ (85-89), B (80-84), C+ (75-79), C (70-74), D (60-69) F (below 60)
Your Final class grade will be derived from the following percentages
Average of 3 Tests (30%)
Homework (15%)
Final Exam (20%)
Laboratory (35%)
You will not be graded on a “curve”.
Extra Credit will only be available on in class exams, if available at all.
Tests: Make-up exams will only be given to students with valid excuses as defined by the university handbook (illness, emergency, class trips with prior notification). The make-up exam may be harder or easier than the regular in-class exam. Any disputes concerning a test grade must be resolved within one week from the time the tests are returned or from the time the grades are made known to the class. Any grade disputes after this time limit will not be considered under any circumstances. Partial credit will be awarded depending how many steps were done correctly in a multi-step problem. The amount of credit will be at the discretion of the instructor. You will be allowed to bring in one 8.5”x11’’ sheet of paper with any equations or numerical constants that you might find helpful for the tests. Worked out examples and definitions are not permitted. If you failed to record some useful information on the sheet, the instructor and your fellow students are not bound to provide you with that information, and no additional information will be provided to you.
Final Exam: The final exam may include any material discussed in class.
You will be allowed to bring (2) two 8.5”x11” sheets of paper, subject
to the same conditions as the note paper used for a test. Make-up exams will be subject to the same
conditions as make-up tests.
Homework: Homework will be graded
and should be the original work of the student. You may discuss the
problems with you fellow students, but do not simply show each other how to do
them. If you have any questions you
should consult with the instructor.
All work for which a grade is received, must be the original work of the student without aid or assistance of
another party, or any printed and or electronic data/information. Failure to
follow these policies will result in an automatic
grade of “F” for the course.
Cell phones
and Pagers:
Out of courtesy for all those participating in the learning experience, all
cell phones and pagers must be turned off
before entering any classroom, lab, or formal academic or performance
event.
Eating in
class: Please do not eat in class. I do not mind if you drink, without drawing
attention to yourself.
Sleeping in
class: Please do not sleep in
class, you will be asked to leave.
The
College’s academic misconduct policy will be followed.
Reasonable
accommodation will be provided for this course as required under the provisions
of the American’s with Disabilities Act and subject to the criteria and
procedures used by the Student Development office.
Students who believe that they possess disabilities
for which accommodation is required must so inform instructors immediately
after the first class meeting, indicating the nature of the disability and the
sort of accommodation needed. If you
believe that you possess a
disability for which reasonable accommodation must be made, you must consult with the instructor immediately after the first meeting of this class, reporting both the nature of the disability and the nature of the accommodation requested. If it seems advisable, the instructor will refer you to the appropriate office for documentation of your disability and evaluation of your request for reasonable accommodation. If you do NOT consult with the instructor about any disability claimed and accommodation sought, your failure to do so will constitute a waiver of any claim of disability and request for accommodation on your part.
Material To
Be Covered (Tentative)
Ch.
2 Atoms and Electrons
Ch.
3 Energy bands and charge carriers
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1***********************
Ch.
4 Excess Carriers
Ch.
5 Junctions
Ch.
6 Field -Effect Transistors
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Test 2************************
Ch.
7 Bipolar Junction Transistors
Ch.
8 Optoelectronic Devices
Ch.
9 Intergrated Circuits
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Test 3************************