Optical and X-ray techniques are powerful ways to characterize semiconductor thin films. They can be used to measure film thickness, purity and crystalline quality, and for compositional analysis. Modern techniques are fast, turn-key, and generally non-destructive, allowing for rapid assessment of material properties. This course describes the fundamentals of optical and X-ray characterization and provides real-world examples of how they are used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Status: Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
Status: Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Testing
Intermediate·Course·4 hours
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4.0
·Reviewed May 15, 2026
lecture are a bit short and readings are very long
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 4, 2026
The course was very useful for me, the instructor explained all things in an easy way to understand!
5.0
·Reviewed May 8, 2024
Quick introduction and review of important topics. I wish if more such courses are introduced.
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Ian
2.0
·Reviewed Jun 9, 2024
I do semiconductor and materials characterization for a living. so this course was too basic in my opinion, its an ok introduction to some of the instruments. Would be nice if there was more exercises like the one used for the solar cell roughness project.
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Hoang
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 5, 2026
The course was very useful for me, the instructor explained all things in an easy way to understand!
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Kuna
5.0
·Reviewed May 9, 2024
Quick introduction and review of important topics. I wish if more such courses are introduced.
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Roy
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 11, 2025
Excellent course; I have learned a lot, thanks
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Carter
5.0
·Reviewed May 14, 2024
Very practical and useful, thanks!
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Mike
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 8, 2025
Enjoyed the courses very much!
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Zahid
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 18, 2023
best course
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Vishwen
4.0
·Reviewed May 16, 2026
lecture are a bit short and readings are very long