NANOELECTRONICS [ LELEC2710 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h + 30.0 h
1q
| Teacher(s) |
Raskin Jean-Pierre ;
Bayot Vincent (coordinator) ;
Flandre Denis ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
Identical to the contents of the course
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| Aims |
At the end of the course, the students will be able to :
- explain the physical background of nanoelectronics, i.e. the specific quantum effects that show up in nanoscale electron devices,
- predict of analyze the behavior of nanoscale devices based on the concepts presented in the lectures
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| Content |
Content :
The course introduces new physical concepts related to the confinements of electrons in nanoscale devices. It also describes the behavior of devices exhibiting quantum effects. The chapters are the following : review of quantum mechanics and solid state physics, density of states in low-dimensional systems, crossover between dimensionalities, heterostructures, quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots, quantum point contact, tunneling transport, resonant tunneling diode, sigle-electron transistor, quantum Hall effect.
Teaching method :
Lectures and exercices are given in an interactive way by emphasizing links with physical concepts. Problem based teaching. When possible, lab activities related to research in the laboratory are proposed.
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| Other information |
Prerequisites :
Basic knowledge in quantum mechanics and solid-state physics
Assessment :
Written evaluation
Could be given in English
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [120] in Chemical and Materials Engineering
> Master [120] in Electrical Engineering
> Master [120] in Electro-mechanical Engineering
> Master [120] in Physical Engineering
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> ELEC
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