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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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First Cycle
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Department / Program
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PHYSICS
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Mode of Delivery
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Face to Face
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Objectives of the Course
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to teach the application of light-matter relations; especially how light is detected by semiconductor devices and their underlying physics will be studied in detail.
To apply fundamental semıconductor knowledge to optoelectric devices, to provide necessary information of optoelectronic devices and the basic operating principles. To follow new developments on the subject of engineering applications.
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Course Content
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Introduction to wave nature of light.
Semiconductor fundamentals,
pn junction principles and characteristics under light,
light emitting diodes (LEDs) and characteristics.
Stimulated emission devices-lasers: gas lasers, principles of semiconductor laser diodes, heterojunction lasers,
quantum well devices.
Photodetectors: principles of pn junction photodiode, pin, avalanche, and heterojunction photodiodes and operation principles.
Photovoltaic devices-solar cells and solar cell materials.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Associate Prof.Dr. SERKAN ATEŞ
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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