The student is expected to develop an understanding of the basic processes at the foundation of the solid-state devices, in order to understand the appropriate use and limitations of several families of measuring devices.
The course introduces the basic properties of metals, semiconductors, dielectrics etc. that are at the heart of the correct operation of many solid-state sensors and measuring devices. On the basis of these general properties, the prominent features of solid-state sensors (for magnetic field, temperature, radiation,...) are described. Finally, some solid-state devices of interest to metrology are introduced.
The course introduces the basic properties of metals, semiconductors, dielectrics etc. that are at the heart of the correct operation of many solid-state sensors and measuring devices. On the basis of these general properties, the prominent features of solid-state sensors (for magnetic field, temperature, radiation,...) are described. Finally, some solid-state devices of interest to metrology are introduced.
teacher profile teaching materials
Solids: properties of periodical structures.
Electrons in solids. Band structures.
Semiconductors.
Transport properties: Boltzmann equation.
dc and ac conductivity.Thermoelectric effects.
Fundamentals of Magnetism.
Fundamentals of Superconductivity.
Devices and sensors. Measuring devices: temperature, magnetic field, rf power.
Thermoelectric devices: Peltier cells, thermoelectric generators.
Superconducting sensors and devices: volt standard, SQUID.
M. Razeghi, "Fundamentals of solid state engineering", Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002.
G. Grosso, G. Pastori Parravicini, "Solid State Physics", Elsevier, 2000.
H. Ibach, H. Lüth, "Solid State Physics", 4th edition, Springer.
R. Marcon, "Proprietà Elettromagnetiche della Materia - Guida alle Lezioni", Casa Editrice CISU.
K. Fossheim, A. Sudbø, "Superconductivity - Physics and applications", John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
Programme
Basics of Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics.Solids: properties of periodical structures.
Electrons in solids. Band structures.
Semiconductors.
Transport properties: Boltzmann equation.
dc and ac conductivity.Thermoelectric effects.
Fundamentals of Magnetism.
Fundamentals of Superconductivity.
Devices and sensors. Measuring devices: temperature, magnetic field, rf power.
Thermoelectric devices: Peltier cells, thermoelectric generators.
Superconducting sensors and devices: volt standard, SQUID.
Core Documentation
THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE TEXTBOOKS WHENCE THE TOPICS ARE TAKEN. ON THE WEBSITE THE SPECIFIC CHAPTERS ARE LISTED. ADDENDA, SLIDES AND SUMMARY PAPERS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MOODLE PLATFORM.M. Razeghi, "Fundamentals of solid state engineering", Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002.
G. Grosso, G. Pastori Parravicini, "Solid State Physics", Elsevier, 2000.
H. Ibach, H. Lüth, "Solid State Physics", 4th edition, Springer.
R. Marcon, "Proprietà Elettromagnetiche della Materia - Guida alle Lezioni", Casa Editrice CISU.
K. Fossheim, A. Sudbø, "Superconductivity - Physics and applications", John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
Type of delivery of the course
Lectures. Online lectures.Type of evaluation
Written exam on the first part of the program. Alternatively, midterm written exam. Final interview. The interview (oral exam) is essential in the determination of the final marks. --> During the COVID-19 emergency the exams will be held according to article 1, the Rectoral Decree n°. 703, may 5th 2020