MM734: Electrical Characterization of Materials (2019-20)

MM734: Electrical Characterization of Materials (2019-20)

Course Name: Electrical Characterization of Materials

Course Code: MM734

Credits: 3

Course Instructor: Prof. Ajit R. Kulkarni

Course Type: Theory/Half sem

Prerequisite: none
 
Course Content:

1. Conductivity measurements (bulk and thin films) – 2 and 4 probe measurements in metals, semiconductors and insulators. 
2. Hall effect, mobility, carrier concentration measurements. 
3. AC measurements – impedance and dielectric. 
4. Optical measurements – band gap in semiconductors. 
5. Absorption measurements, photoconductivity, photoluminescence for defects. 
6. Ellipsometry. Work function measurement.
7.  IR and Raman spectroscopy.

Lectures: Both slides and board is used for lectures. Slides do not contain everything. Attendance is there.

Exams: There is no endsemester exam or quiz. Only an assignment submission, based on finding material given the characterization data. Grading is pretty lenient.

Personal Comments: Take up this course only if you are seriously interested in materials. Amount of physics involved is minimal.

Respondent: Kumar Shivam