IMOS Semiconductors Module: Day 1 Science Lecture
Channel: IMOS videos
Date: 2021-12-03

Material science professor presents background on silicon. Semiconductors possess unique electrical properties that can be manipulated in order to drive the digital revolution. This lecture covers the basics of semiconductor physics including why silicon has a bandgap and what it means in terms of electrical conduction. The goal is to give the student an appreciation for why semiconductors are such a powerful driver in today’s society.