Physics of Nanostructures [ LMAPR2015 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
37.5 h + 22.5 h
1q
| Teacher(s) |
Charlier Jean-Christophe (coordinator) ;
Gonze Xavier ;
Piraux Luc ;
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| Language |
English
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
The course is divided in three parts. In the first part, the geometric and electronic aspects of clusters and nanowires are studied. Then, we cover carbon nanotubes and associated concepts. Finally, we examine systems for spintronics applications.
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| Aims |
In this course, the major concepts relevant for the physics of systems structured at the nanometer level are introduced, and several kinds of such systems are thoroughly investigated : carbon nanotubes ; systems for spintronics applications ; clusters ; nanowires.
At the end of their classes, students are expected to be able :
1. To describe the main characteristics and properties of nanometer-structured systems : geometrical aspects, electronic aspects, optical aspects, chemical aspects, transport properties (especially spin transport).
2. To use simple models representing the properties of such systems ;
3. To present numerous applications, and to follow the state-of-the-art concerning the physical properties of nanostructures.
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| Content |
Part 1: Geometric and electronic structure of clusters and
nanowires.
1.1. Introduction
(Scale and size laws, experimental aspects of cluster physics,
nanoobjects)
1.2. Electronic structure of nanostructures
(Periodic systems and finite systems at one dimension, how to understand
the electronic structure of nanosystems at two and three dimensions)
1.3. Clusters
(Rare gases clusters : geometrical factors ; metallic clusters :
electronic factors ; semiconductors clusters ; ionic and molecular
clusters)
1.4. Semiconductor and metallic nanowires.
(Sensitivity of the conductance of semiconducting nanowires, monoatomic
wires)
Partie 2 : Carbon Nanostructures
2.1. Synthesis and growth mechanisms for fullerenes, carbon
nanotubes and graphene (Low-temperature synthesis techniques, high-temperature
synthesis techniques, in situ diagnostics, nucleation and growth
mechanisms from computer simulation approaches)
2.2. Structural properties (helicities, multi- and single-wall, defects,
bundles, junctions, tips, ...) and experimental characterization (electron
microscopy, diffraction, EELS, STM, resonant Raman, fluorescence, optical
absorption,...)
2.3. Electronic and transport properties of fullerenes, carbon
nanotubes and graphene (Electronic structure,
excitonic effects, 1D and 2D transport, spintronics, superconductivity,
optoelectronics, field emission,...)
2.4. Mechanical and chemical properties of fullerenes, carbon
nanotubes and graphene (Manipulation at the
nanoscale, composite materials, macroscopic assemblies, chemical doping,
filling, functionalization, heterostructures...)
2.5. Thermal and optical properties of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and
graphene
2.6. Applications (Electronic - transistors, flat screen, electrodes,...;
Electromechanical - actuators - NEMS, Bio-chemistry applications -
Nano-sensors, Energy storage, ...)
Part 3 : Spin electronics
3.1 Spin electronics : concepts, effects and materials
3.2 Giant magnétoresistance : principle, CIP and CPP geometries, spin accumulation
3.3 Tunnel magnetoresistance : principle, magnetic tunnel junctions
3.4 Magnetic nanowires : synthesis methods, spin dependent magnetotransport
3.5 New routes in spin electronics : spin transfer, spin electronics and semiconductors, molecular spintronics
3.6 Applications and prospects
Méthodes :
Plenary lectures, project-based learning.
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| Other information |
MAPR 1491 (Complements of Physics) or a similar course.
MAPR 1492 (Material Physics) or a similar course.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [120] in Electrical Engineering
> Master [120] in Chemical and Materials Engineering
> Master [120] in Electro-mechanical Engineering
> Master [120] in Physical Engineering
> Master [120] in Physics
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> FYKI
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