ProjectsInFlight
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The Actual Reason Semiconductors Are Different From Conductors and Insulators.
Support me on Patreon! www.patreon.com/projectsinflight
In this video I take a break from lab work to explain how a property of the electron wave function is responsible for the formation of semiconductor bandgaps. I start with the basic properties of the atom and work my way through some quantum physics without getting too deep into the math.
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14:41 Oops, that should be ½mv²
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DIY Vacuum Flanges for the 1200°C Tube Furnace
Просмотров 41 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Support me on Patreon! www.patreon.com/projectsinflight In this video, I try several different methods for controlling the atmosphere inside my tube furnace- some successful, and others with disastrous results! Spoiler Alert: I broke the tube furnace TWICE in this video! Learn from my mistakes ;) Also: at 3m45s there is an error. It's 22.4L/Mol, not 22.4Mol/L. Apologies for any confusion. DISCL...
Metallization: Making Conductive Traces on Silicon Chips.
Просмотров 85 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectsinflight In this video I attempt several methods for applying metal layers on silicon chips in order to find a hobbyist-friendly way of making conductive traces on silicon. DISCLAIMER: The videos on this channel feature materials, equipment, and activities that may be hazardous. By choosing to replicate or participate in any demonstrated activities...
Photolithography on Silicon with PCB Chemicals
Просмотров 39 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectsinflight In this video I attempt to use a laser printer and off-the-shelf PCB photoresist to do photolithography on silicon. I run into a bunch of potential pitfalls, but in the end I got some workable results! DISCLAIMER: The videos on this channel feature materials, equipment, and activities that may be hazardous. By choosing to replicate or part...
Using Hydrofluoric Acid to Etch Oxide Layers
Просмотров 44 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectsinflight In this video I evaluate three easy-to-obtain sources for low-concentration Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) and use them to etch Silicon Dioxide layers. I also go over the dangers of Hydrofluoric Acid and the differences between it and other acids, such as Sulfuric Acid. DISCLAIMER: The videos on this channel feature materials, equipment, and activ...
Growing Colorful Oxide Layers on Silicon
Просмотров 44 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectsinflight In this video I'm growing nanometer layers of Silicon Dioxide (glass) on the surface of a silicon wafer, and using optical interference to infer the thickness of these layers. I'm also showing how to troubleshoot errors in order to make a more consistent end result. DISCLAIMER: The videos on this channel feature materials, equipment, and a...
Building a 1200°C Tube Furnace
Просмотров 159 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectsinflight In this video I'm building a DIY tube furnace capable of reaching temperatures as high as 1200°C! This tube furnace will be for making semiconductor devices like diodes and transistors from scratch, and hopefully in the future will be used to make integrated circuits as well! DISCLAIMER: The videos on this channel feature materials, equipm...
Building an Explosion-Proof Rocket Motor Test Stand
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Support Me On Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectsinflight In this video I show how to build a Rocket Motor Test Stand capable of collecting thrust data from rocket motors! I even attempt to make it resistant to unplanned motor failures. DISCLAIMER: The videos on this channel feature materials, equipment, and activities that may be hazardous. By choosing to replicate or participate in any demonstr...

Комментарии

  • @snitkofb
    @snitkofb 2 дня назад

    Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I love your videos and wishing you luck in the steps you need to take to get the next one out! And no pressure, I just wanted to pass along some encouragement and positivity today.

    • @projectsinflight
      @projectsinflight День назад

      thank you i appreciate it. i've been having some real difficulties getting a satisfactory method for doping and i didn't want to put out a substandard video, which is the main reason i am a little behind

    • @snitkofb
      @snitkofb День назад

      @@projectsinflight You're not behind! You're proceeding at the pace you can, to make videos your proud of while working through really hard problems.

  • @aliyaabilda65
    @aliyaabilda65 2 дня назад

    hi, does anyone know if the oxide layer could be created in between silicon layers. what if silicon layer are attached together encapsulant. can silicon oxide still be grown under dry conditions?

    • @projectsinflight
      @projectsinflight День назад

      typically you build up layers so if you want an oxide layer between silicon you'd have to grow oxide first, then use epitaxy to grow a silicon layer on top. Not sure about sandwiching two unconnected pieces. oxide can definitely grow under dry conditions, but it's a lot slower. the quality is much better though

  • @MrSanman28
    @MrSanman28 2 дня назад

    Fantastic video.

  • @Artsmitica
    @Artsmitica 3 дня назад

    Outstanding crash course. Thanks

  • @breiti_official
    @breiti_official 3 дня назад

    You managed to explain to me in just a half hour, what several years of physics and chemistry in school couldn't: how chemical bonds form, how molecules and atoms interact, and why metals conduct electricity while other materials don't. And of course how semiconductors work. I salute you, well done.

  • @compwiz00
    @compwiz00 3 дня назад

    There actually are switches which work by ionizing hydrogen such as thyratrons and other types of triggered spark gaps. The resistance to ionization is actually pretty useful for preventing them from triggering when you don't want current to flow. Such devices have interesting applications like krytrons used to trigger the explosive lenses in nuclear weapons

  • @SampleroftheMultiverse
    @SampleroftheMultiverse 4 дня назад

    Very good job explaining it. Wish I could make better videos to explain my Amateur science studies.

  • @SampleroftheMultiverse
    @SampleroftheMultiverse 4 дня назад

    For those That prefer a mechanical analog you can look at harmonics of a guitar string and such. The video I present is another mechanical method of quantizing a system. It is one of two methods where structures can actually be produced. ruclips.net/video/wrBsqiE0vG4/видео.htmlsi=waT8lY2iX-wJdjO3 Area under a curve is often equivalent to energy. Buckling of an otherwise flat field shows a very rapid growth of this area. If my model applies, it may show how the universe’s energy naturally developed from the inherent behavior of fields. Under the right conditions, the quantization of a field is easily produced. The ground state energy is induced via Euler’s contain column analysis. Containing the column must come in to play before over buckling, or the effect will not work. The sheet of elastic material “system” response in a quantized manor when force is applied in the perpendicular direction. Bonding at the points of highest probabilities and maximum duration( ie peeks and troughs) of the fields “sheet” produced a stable structure when the undulations are bonded to a flat sheet that is placed above and below the core material.

  • @holymoly2353
    @holymoly2353 4 дня назад

    This is an awesome video! Thank you!

  • @muratklc4652
    @muratklc4652 4 дня назад

    very nice

  • @aswinganji7870
    @aswinganji7870 5 дней назад

    As an electron, I approve of this video.

  • @Larr1954
    @Larr1954 5 дней назад

    Ditto @yahyafarag5598

  • @martbarnav1787
    @martbarnav1787 6 дней назад

    I only know of 3 channels that explain stuff this well without having to use dumbed-down or straight up false analogies or interpretations of the math.

  • @mostafagaberahmed6657
    @mostafagaberahmed6657 6 дней назад

    respect you patience , great work thank you

  • @mnikpro
    @mnikpro 7 дней назад

    Hi, i noticed you have been using a water gun that can dispense distilled water, and it honestly looks extremely useful, i have never seen anyone else use anything similar, and i was wondering if you could give me the name of it.

    • @projectsinflight
      @projectsinflight 6 дней назад

      oh it's literally just one of the stainless steel air blowers for use with a compressor in the garage. be aware that the cheap ones have such poor stainless steel that they rust and contaminate the water if it sits too long. i'm gonna make my own from better materials (maybe PTFE)

    • @mnikpro
      @mnikpro 6 дней назад

      @@projectsinflight oh, okay.

  • @Vivaan-mr2ty
    @Vivaan-mr2ty 7 дней назад

    Woah, this video was awesome

  • @elijah3487
    @elijah3487 7 дней назад

    Incredible video, thank you so much. Only thing: at 15:00 you say that an electron moving at 133 km/s could travel around the earth in a minute. i assume you meant it could travel to the center of the earth in one minute since 133 km/s × 60s = 7980km which would be enough to travel the earths radius of 6371 kilometers, while the earths circumference is about 40 000 km.

  • @eianex1329
    @eianex1329 8 дней назад

    Nice video, I am waiting for the next one now. A suggestion: don't be scared of adding more technical explanations, and maths details. People may get scared but the explanation will be able to dive deeper in the imagination using harder math.

  • @shg4421-sb4vb
    @shg4421-sb4vb 8 дней назад

    Outstanding, thank you.

  • @jdsahr
    @jdsahr 9 дней назад

    I've taken several classes in Quantum Mechanics, including one involving crystal lattices/semiconductors (the "inverse lattice", "Brillouin zones," etc.). Although there is quite a bit more that can be said, this video *truly* gets the main points right.

  • @KatherineThomas-s1g
    @KatherineThomas-s1g 9 дней назад

    when can we expect part two?!!!!

  • @catalinlazar2666
    @catalinlazar2666 9 дней назад

    Very well explained. Thank you!

  • @girl4632
    @girl4632 9 дней назад

    In any design, if any material/metal laid over photoresist and photoresist being removed the metal too will be removed, or in some cases its not.

  • @ChaseNoStraighter
    @ChaseNoStraighter 10 дней назад

    Very clear. Great job!

  • @lalatheteletubie2404
    @lalatheteletubie2404 11 дней назад

    You sir, are a rockstar

  • @vincentsteinmetz3726
    @vincentsteinmetz3726 11 дней назад

    brilliant explanation !

  • @cj.tranzistor
    @cj.tranzistor 14 дней назад

    Amazing explanations, awesome!

  • @adamosburn754
    @adamosburn754 14 дней назад

    I appreciate the hard work put into this and taking the time out of your own interests to share your perspective. This is an intuitive description. Looking forward to seeing what else you describe.

  • @andresarias3475
    @andresarias3475 15 дней назад

    Excelleeeeent!!! I’m a Chem engineer doing a PhD in Bio molecular, and this video was wonderful!! Best introductory video. It should be shown to students before starting to get deeper into details! Can’t wait for future videos.

  • @john-ic5pz
    @john-ic5pz 15 дней назад

    wow this is such a good video. thank you! keep making the series, please. the animation was solid, wouldn't have guessed it's your first.

  • @calyodelphi124
    @calyodelphi124 17 дней назад

    I just subbed immediately because of this video. Amazing and enlightening explanation of molecular orbital theory and semiconductors! 😄

  • @calyodelphi124
    @calyodelphi124 17 дней назад

    24:10 Holy smokes did you just explain fine structure in an intuitive way??? O.o EDIT: Ah, no wait. This isn't fine structure. Fine structure is a different phenomenon.

  • @TheMrFrukt
    @TheMrFrukt 18 дней назад

    This is really cool! Great teaching video bro

  • @eiervonsatan1679
    @eiervonsatan1679 18 дней назад

    Make a machinist video please

  • @AgentSnowpuff
    @AgentSnowpuff 18 дней назад

    This is an absolute S tier explanation of not only quantum mechanics, but how and why those mechanics bridge the gap between the atomic and macroscopic levels. When the two protons merging dropped the hill below the ground state I literally let out a vocal "oh my god" completely involuntarily. These kinds of topics are so far reaching in their subject matter, that even when I put serious work into researching and talking with my professors, it's very hard to walk away with an understanding that is holistic. In most situations people only explain the mechanics as they directly relate to the subject matter their teaching. My professor's explanation of semiconductors was more from a classical mechanics perspective since it was an introductory class and he just needed us to understand diodes well enough to put LEDs in our circuits. I can't tell you how much of a relief it is to finally find some explanations that actually answer more questions that they raise. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @takanara7
    @takanara7 19 дней назад

    Pretty intresting.

  • @miinyoo
    @miinyoo 20 дней назад

    What is charge? Somewhere, I recall someone saying charge is emergent. Of what? There has to be some way to relate without defaulting to magical fields permeating everything. These thing act as if they do but that's not the case. Effects are localized probabilistically. In what are they localized in? What is the stuff that gets made into standing waves we call particles? We have no idea as far as I can tell. We can only measure its effects. It seems impossible to measure "it" itself.

  • @Sett86
    @Sett86 20 дней назад

    :slow clap:

  • @l.gagnon3846
    @l.gagnon3846 21 день назад

    That video was great, thank you!❤

  • @fatherlessness
    @fatherlessness 21 день назад

    So cool man ! Thanks !

  • @colorx6030
    @colorx6030 22 дня назад

    Oh my God the Semiconductor class I just took as an EE undergrad makes more sense now. It was really cool seeing the Fermi function and the Shockley Equation appear here. That was nice. And you did mention that you're working on a Fermi Function video. REALLY looking forward to that. It's one of the things that kinda confused me, since a Fermi Function of an intrinsic semiconductor indicating that the probability you can find an electron at that specific energy level being 50% does not intuitively make sense to me. I hope you can also address the confusions I have in that video. Good luck!

  • @Luxcium
    @Luxcium 22 дня назад

    hello I am a random layman with access to a powerful LLM that can do mistakes please check out his answers 14:47 but my beloved AI Agent said that he thinks you might have forgotten to put a 0.5 (or ½) factor and gave me a different speed of 593 km/s after asking to seek out on the internet i am getting confused by the answer which explains the lack of constant with many divergent reasons… i am confused but it does not make your video any less interesting thanks again for your amazing work i am glad… and now i am curious about what you are about to say for the next half of the video 😅😮😅😮😂

  • @camilozs3735
    @camilozs3735 24 дня назад

    You deserve a Nobel prize for explaining this so well!! Congratulations

  • @Vineger23
    @Vineger23 24 дня назад

    11:54 can someone please explain why is it like that? Why electrons "accept" certain energy?

  • @leonhardtkristensen4093
    @leonhardtkristensen4093 25 дней назад

    You give a very good explanation of what you talked about but it is my opinion that you forget some thing. Semi conductor material be it Germanium or Silicon is not used clean in diodes and transistors. It is doped with a material that has either one electron or lack an electron in the outer shell. That is as far as I know what is making it semi conducting. One electron extra makes it negative material and one lacking makes it positive. I believe that both Germanium and Silicon when totally pure is more an insulator than anything else. They have no free electrons when in the molecule structure. That is at least what we learned when I studied electronics. All the rest is mostly spot on I believe.

  • @elijahl-s5184
    @elijahl-s5184 26 дней назад

    Im confused about what you say in regards to how the Fermi dirac distribution predicts the conductivity of a material. I was under the impression that increasing the temp of a material its conductivity.

  • @elijahl-s5184
    @elijahl-s5184 26 дней назад

    Where did you learn all this? What class teaches molecular orbital theory?

    • @goos8841
      @goos8841 День назад

      Idk about uni but we were taught some basic MOT in 11th grade

  • @Killer_Kovacs
    @Killer_Kovacs 26 дней назад

    Does the energy level determine the direction of spin?

  • @ebco756
    @ebco756 27 дней назад

    I have degrees in Materials Science and this explains semiconductors and band gaps far better than in my class specifically dedicated to Electronic Materials

  • @ancientlink0
    @ancientlink0 27 дней назад

    Thanks, 9th garder but you made it so easy to understand. Really opened my eyes because i have been messing with electronics for while but after watching this i realised i never fully understood semiconductors. The last graphs were amazing 👏