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Crystal Growth and Semiconductor Epitaxy, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The aim of the course is to provide necessary knowledge to understand crystal growth and especially semiconductor epitaxy.

In this course, we will in detail go through the fundamental aspects of crystal growth. We will treat the thermodynamic preconditions for crystal growth such as chemical potential, construction of binary phase diagrams, supersaturation and nucleation. Further, we will study surface energies, surface diffusion and Wulffs theorem. Within the course section on epitaxial growth, we will discuss concepts such as surface reconstruction, lattice matching, dislocations and characterisation both in- and ex-situ. We will also go through growth methods and reactor models.

During the course, the different subparts will be highlighted with examples from modern research, in particular research on epitaxy of nanostructures.

The course is an elective course for second-cycle studies for a scientific bachelor student - or Master's degree (120 credits) in physics.

General information

Course codes: FYST71 (Science faculty), FAFN15 (LTH)
Semester: spring.
Study period: first.
Level: second cycle.
Language: Swedish, or English if needed.
Forms of teaching: lectures, seminars, home asssignments, group work, project work, written examination.
Assessment: written examination.
Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG); module 1 includes only scale Failed and Passed.
Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics.
Syllabi on Lund University's central website: FYST35 syllabus on lu.se (in English) and FYST35 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish).
Previous course code: FYST35

Course literature

Epitaxy of semiconductors: Introduction to physical principles, Udo W. Pohl, Springer 2013.

Course responsible

Jonas Johansson, jonas.johansson@ftf.lth.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

Enter FYST71 (or FAFN15) in the search box to search for the schedule on TimeEdit.

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, 90 credits natural sciences are required in which knowledge equivalent to FYSA31 Physics 3, Modern physics, 30 credits and FYSD13 Process- and component technology, 7.5 credits, should be included and English B or
the equivalent.

Application

Apply to the course through the Swedish website Antagning.se (in Swedish).

Search tip: "FYST71"

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course.

Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

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