F8118 Physics and technology of chip production for non-physicists

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026

The course is not taught in Spring 2026

Extent and Intensity
2/1. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. Mgr. Dominik Munzar, Dr. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Petr Mikulík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Ondřej Caha, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Dominik Munzar, Dr.
Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Petr Mikulík, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
Secondary school knowledge of physics and mathematics is required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge of:
fundamentals of semiconductor physics and principles of basic semiconductor devices,
application of physics and physical principles in semiconductor and semiconductor device manufacturing, especially on silicon,
enable students to work in a laboratory to measure the electrical properties of devices,
to enable students to prepare devices on silicon wafers in the university clean laboratory.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
explain the physical principles of the functionality of basic semiconductor devices,
operate common instruments for measuring structural and electrical characteristics,
understand technologies for the preparation of semiconductor devices.
Syllabus
  • Outline:
  • Crystal and electronic structure of solids.
  • Physical principles of semiconductor devices – diode, transistor.
  • Measurement of electrical properties of solids and components.
  • Physical and chemical principles of semiconductor devices and chips production.
  • Practical preparation of devices on silicon wafers in clean rooms.
Literature
  • Učebnice fyziky pevných látek a polovodičů. Návody k jednotlivým experimentálím úlohám.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises will be led by teachers from the Department of Condensed Matter Physics at the Faculty of Science. The theoretical foundations and laboratory exercises will be accompanied by practical work in physics laboratories and clean rooms for silicon technology.
Assessment methods
From the practical part, it is necessary to submit protocols from measurements. The exam will have a written and an oral part.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
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