ELEC 261 -- SYLLABUS

Electronic Materials and Quantum Devices

(aka Modern Physics for Engineers, aka Fun with Electrons)

 

Overview

This is a course that discusses the atomic-scale physics and chemistry behind the transport of heat and electricity in materials.  In particular, the course will focus on understanding these properties in semiconductors such as silicon and gallium arsenide that are relevant to the electronics industry.  Other topics such as magnetism, superconductivity, and dielectric properties will also be discussed.

 

Goals

At the conclusion of ELEC 261, you should have gained an understanding of

·         electrical and thermal conduction in solids

·         crystal structure and its importance on electron transport

·         quantum mechanical energy states in metals and semiconductors

Lecture Notes

Copies of lecture notes, graded homeworks, and other materials are available outside of my office.

            Chapter 1:        Part 1

                                    Part 2

            Chapter 2:        Full Lecture

            Chapter 3:        Full Lecture     

            Chapter 4:        Full Lecture

            Chapter 5:        Part 1

                                    Part 2

            Chapter 6:        Part 1

                                    Part 2

            Chapter 8:        Part 1

                                    Part 2

                                    Part 3

Chapter 7:        Full Lecture

            Kasap Ch.1:     Part 1, Part 2

                                    Reading            Part 1, Part 2

Chapter 9:        Full Lecture

Chapter 10 &11:          Full Lecture

Chapter 12:      Part 1

                        Part 2

Chapter 13:      Part 1

                        Part 2

Chapter 14:      Full Lecture

 

                       

Homework Assignments

            Problem Set #1            Ch. 1    Probs.  1,2,3,4,5                      Due Sept. 14 at 5 pm.

            Problem Set #2            Ch. 1    Probs.  7,10,11,13                   Due Sept. 14 at 5 pm.

            Problem Set #3            Ch. 2    Probs.  4,5,8,9                         Due Sept. 19 at 5 pm.

Problem Set #4            Ch. 3    Probs.  11,12

                                    Ch. 4    Probs.  1 (except d.),3           Due Sept. 26 at 5 pm.

Problem Set #5            Ch. 5    Probs.  1,5,6,7                         Due Oct. 4 at 5 pm.

            Problem Set #6            Ch. 6    Probs.  1,3,5,6                         Due Oct. 11 at 5 pm.

            Problem Set #7            Ch. 8    Probs.  2,7,9,12                       Due Oct. 18 at 5 pm.

Problem Set #8            Ch. 7    Probs.  5,8

                                    Kasap Ch1. 22.b.,23.a.,26                   Due Oct. 29  at 5 pm.

Problem Set #9            Ch. 9    Probs 1,2,4,6                          Due Nov. 7 at 5pm.

Problem Set #10          Ch.10   Prob. 3

                                    Ch.11   Probs. 2,3,5                             Due Nov. 14 at 5pm.

Problem Set #11          Ch.12  Probs. 2,5,8,9                           Due Nov. 26 at 10am

            Problem Set #12          Ch.13, Probs. 1,3,4,5

                                                Ch.14, Prob. 12                                   Due Dec. 5 at 5pm

 

Exams

            Exam #1                      In Class                                              Oct. 1st

            Exam #2                      In Class                                              Nov. 2nd

           

 

Readings & Electronic Materials in the News:

How to make a silver film not silver in color.

Also how to make gold nanoparticles colorful.

 

Instructor

Kevin Kelly
AL A223, 713.348.3565, kkelly@rice.edu
 

Times and Places

Lectures: MWF 9:00-10:00am,  Duncan Hall 1070

Office Hours: TBA, Abercrombie Lab A223

 

Prerequisites         MATH 101/102, PHYS 101/102 or 111/112.

Reading  

J. D. Livingston, Electronic Properties of Engineering Materials, Wiley, 1999. Electronic Properties of Engineering Materials (Mit Series in Materials Science and Engineering)Cover Image

 

 

(optional) R. Turton, The Quantum Dot, Oxford University Press, 1996.  Cover Image

 

 

Grading

25% - Exam #1

25% - Exam #2

25% - Exam #3

25% - Homework

ALL assignments must be completed, or you will receive an incomplete.

 

Students with disabilities

Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me during the first two weeks of class. All discussions will remain confidential. Students with disabilities should also contact Disabled Student Services in the Ley Student Center.