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    This lecture discusses the density of states (DOS) in 1D, 2D, and 3D systems. It explains that the DOS describes the number of available quantum states in energy space, and depends on the dimensionality of the material. The DOS follows specific formulas in each dimension - it is proportional to the square root of energy for 1D systems, a constant for 2D systems, and proportional to the square root of energy for 3D bulk semiconductors. The DOS is important for understanding electron transport and optical properties in low-dimensional materials like nanowires and graphene.

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    This lecture discusses the density of states (DOS) in 1D, 2D, and 3D systems. It explains that the DOS describes the number of available quantum states in energy space, and depends on the dimensionality of the material. The DOS follows specific formulas in each dimension - it is proportional to the square root of energy for 1D systems, a constant for 2D systems, and proportional to the square root of energy for 3D bulk semiconductors. The DOS is important for understanding electron transport and optical properties in low-dimensional materials like nanowires and graphene.

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    EEE-3109: Electronic Devices

    Lecture #6: Density of States

    Mainul Hossain, Ph.D.


    Assistant Professor
    Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    University of Dhaka
    mainul.eee@du.ac.bd
    sites.google.com/du.ac.bd/mainulgroup
    Conduction Band and Valence Band

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    Density of States

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    States in a Finite Volume of Semiconductor

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    Density of states in 1D

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    Density of States in 1D, 2D and 3D

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    DOS: k-space vs energy space

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    1D DOS (E) in a nanowire

    [EEE-3109] Dr. Mainul Hossain, 2022 29


    1D DOS (E) in a nanowire

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    1D DOS (E) in a nanowire

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    1D DOS (E) in a nanowire

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    1D DOS (E) in a nanowire

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    Multiple Subbands

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    DOS (E) for 2D electrons

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    DOS (E) for 2D electrons

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    DOS (E) for 3D electrons

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    Caution: 3D DOS (E) for Silicon

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    DOS (E) for 3D electrons

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    DOS (E) for 3D electrons

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    Parabolic Bands: 1D, 2D and 3D

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    Summary

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    DOS of Graphene (Optional)

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    Practice Problem

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