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260042 VO Applied semiconductor physics - photovoltaics (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Th 06.03. 10:15-12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

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Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Thursday 13.03. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 20.03. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 27.03. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 03.04. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 10.04. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 08.05. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 15.05. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 22.05. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 05.06. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
    • Thursday 12.06. 10:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 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

    Wird im eLearning System zur Verfügung gestellt.

    Association in the course directory

    M-VAF A 2, M-VAF B

    Last modified: We 15.01.2025 15:26