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The primary goal of this course is to provide students with a solid foundation in the physical principles underlying the operation of semiconductor devices. Through an in-depth study of the crystal structure of solids, quantum mechanics, and quantum theory of solids, students will develop a microscopic understanding of semiconductor behavior. The course aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of carrier transport phenomena and non-equilibrium carrier dynamics in semiconductors. Students will also learn the fundamental principles of pn junctions, which form the basis for understanding more complex semiconductor devices.

Donald A. Neamen, Semiconductor Physics and Devices - Basic Principles, 4th edition, 2012

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