The 5-day School is divided in an Introductory day and 3 days of Lectures by internationally renowned experts in the field. The fifth day will provide hands-on-experience on defect spectroscopy and modeling. PhD student participants are encouraged to make a poster to present and discuss their research. The introductory tutorial day covers the following topics:

Defects in semiconductors: basic definitions and structural and electrical properties
Defect characterization techniques
Basics of semiconductor devices
Basics semiconductor processing steps

The Lectures include:

Defects in substrates and epitaxial layers
Processing-induced defects and defect engineering
Interface and bulk defects – impact on devices
Impact defects on electrical performance and yield

Day 1: Monday 10 September: Tutorials

Day 2: Tuesday 11 September: Defects in substrates and Epitaxial Layers

Day 3: Wednesday 12 September: Processing-induced defects and Defect Engineering

Day 4: Thursday 13 September: Interface and Bulk Defects – Defect Modeling

Day 5: Friday 14 September: Hands-on practical day (H. Vrielinck, E. Simoen, J. Lauwaert).

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