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260042 VO Applied semiconductor physics - photovoltaics (2020S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The lecture is currently taking place via Moodle, where you can find the screencasts of the lecture and supporting documents by every Thursday and all other informations.

  • Thursday 19.03. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien (Kickoff Class)
  • Thursday 26.03. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 02.04. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 23.04. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 30.04. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 07.05. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 14.05. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 28.05. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 04.06. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 18.06. 15:00 - 17:15 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Semiconductor physics: band model, density of states, effective mass, intrinsic conduction, doping, pn junction.
Semiconductors and photons: solar radiation, basic photometry, generation and recombination of charge carriers, lifetime, direct and indirect semiconductors, photodiode, photovoltaic cell, luminescence diode.
Solar modules and systems: structure, functionality, system components and their functionality, yield / cost / lifespan, building integration and system integration (sector coupling), storage, transmission network aspects.
Manufacturing processes and applications: Wet chemical fabrication, vacuum-based manufacturing, upscaling, prototype-compatible processes, metal oxides and applications in electronics, glass industry, optoelectronics.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Knowledge about the basics of semiconductor physics and the interactions of semiconductors with photons; Practical application of semiconductor components in photovoltaics. Building on a solid basis in semiconductor physics, the lecture conveys knowledge on applications of semiconductor physics in optoelectronic components and in photovoltaics. The exam tests the understanding of the presented physical concepts and their technical application.

Examination topics

Content of the lecture. Supporting documents are provided via the eLearning system and indicate the topics for the examination.

Reading list

Will be provided via the eLearning system.

Association in the course directory

M-VAF A 2, M-VAF B, MaG 25, MaG 26

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:21