Semiconductors and Their Properties: The Basics for Quantum Effects

Content level: 100 Introductory
This event is a part of Quantumapalooza 2020 series; See http://2020.quantumapalooza.com/

Speaker: Joseph Lyman, Senior at the University of Utah

Abstract: Semiconductor materials have certainly enabled the drastic scaling of classical technologies onto highly advanced platforms that are both robust and cost-effective. This talk will provide a basic working knowledge of semiconductors and their properties in order to introduce the quantum well as a basic “playground” for quantum effects. This background follows with a description of the quantum well infrared photodetector: a device which operates on the mechanism of optically-induced state transitions and is the foundation for useful applications such as night vision and atmospheric monitoring. Finally, in relation to Mr. Lyman's own research work, theoretical prospects of the emerging semiconductor material Gallium Oxide are reviewed as enabling short-wavelength applications of quantum well infrared photodetectors such as in optical communication systems.

Bio: Joseph is an undergraduate senior at the University of Utah, a 2019 Barry Goldwater Scholar with the aspiration of pursuing a Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics and a research career in quantum information technologies. His interests include semiconductor devices and materials, characterization and development of quantum computing hardware, and in general the cultural/social implications of technology. Joseph and his peer, Aros Aziz, are together leading the development of a quantum computing student organization at the University of Utah.

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Sponsor: Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
https://harrisburgU.edu/quantum email: quantum@HarrisburgU.edu