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Plastic electronics

École Polytechnique

Embark on a journey through the fascinating world of plastic electronics with this course from École Polytechnique. Delve into the concept that revolutionized electronic devices with the discovery of electrically conductive polymers. Explore the physics of organic semiconductors and their role in powering innovative devices such as OLEDs, OPVs, and OFETs. Through engaging modules, gain theoretical knowledge on organic semiconductor concepts, charge carrier transport, optical properties, and operating modes of plastic electronic devices.

With an in-depth exploration of charge transport, localisation, and conductivity, you'll develop a nuanced understanding of the intricate processes behind plastic electronics. Discover the mesmerizing world of excitons and uncover the complexities of energy levels and charge carrier injection at interfaces. Delve into the design and operation of organic light-emitting diodes, solar cells, and field-effect transistors, and gain insights into the fascinating realm of inverted organic solar cells.

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Plastic electronics
Course Modules

Explore the intricate world of plastic electronics through engaging modules covering organic semiconductors, charge carrier transport, optical properties, interfaces in plastic electronic devices, and the operation of organic light-emitting diodes, solar cells, and field-effect transistors.

Introduction to plastic electronics

Embark on a captivating introduction to plastic electronics, exploring the fundamentals of organic semiconductors, metals, and charge transport. Gain insights into the intriguing world of optical properties of organic semiconductors and the complexities of charge carrier injection at interfaces. Through detailed modules, unravel the operating modes of organic light-emitting diodes, solar cells, and field-effect transistors.

Charge carrier transport in organic semiconductors

Uncover the intricate processes underlying charge carrier transport in organic semiconductors. Delve into the localization mechanisms via polarization and disorder, and gain a comprehensive understanding of conductivity in metals. Explore the nuances of localized charge carrier transport through engaging discussions and in-depth analysis.

Optical properties of organic semiconductors

Delve into the mesmerizing realm of the optical properties of organic semiconductors, exploring the captivating world of excitons and their significance in plastic electronics. Gain insights into the intricate interplay of light and organic semiconductors, providing a solid foundation in this fascinating field.

Interfaces in plastic electronic devices

Explore the complexities of energy levels and charge carrier injection at interfaces in plastic electronic devices. Gain a nuanced understanding of the current-voltage curve and the distinctions between n-type and p-type organic semiconductors. Unravel the intricacies of designing organic light-emitting diodes and inverted organic solar cells.

Plastic electronic devices

Discover the operation and design of organic light-emitting diodes, solar cells, and field-effect transistors in this comprehensive module. Gain insights into the fascinating realm of organic field-effect transistors and uncover the intricacies of inverted organic solar cells with engaging discussions and detailed analysis.

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