Main themes |
The course is focused on the physics of nanoscopic electronic systems (<100 nm), i.e. 2D, 1D and OD quantum systems, real quantum wells, ballistic quantum point contacts, electrons in a quantizing magnetic field, diffusion, coherent transport, resonant tunneling.
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Aims |
Regarding the learning outcomes of the program of "Master in Electrical Engineering", this course contributes to the development and the acquisition of the following learning outcomes :
- AA1.1, 1.2, - AA2.1, 2.2, 2.5 - AA3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 6.1
At the end of the course, students will be able to :
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Explain the basic properties of low-dimensional and nanosclpic electron systems.
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Predict the behavior of simple nanoscopic devices, based on the knowledge acquired in the course and their project.
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Synthetize and present orally the content of a major article in the field of nanoelectronics.
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Bibliography |
Syllabus, slides, book: The physics of low-dimensional semiconductors, J.H. Davies, Cambridge
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