Nanoelectronics

lelec2710  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Nanoelectronics
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Bayot Vincent (coordinator); Hackens Benoît;
Language
English
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.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 In consideration of the reference table AA of the program "master in electrical engineering ", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:
  • AA1.1, AA1.2
  • AA2.1, AA2.2, AA2.5
  • AA3.1, AA3.2, AA3.3
  • AA4.1, AA4.2, AA4.3, AA4.4
  • AA5.3, AA5.4, AA5.5, AA5.6
  • AA6.1
At the end of the course, students will be able to :
  • Explain the basic properties of low-dimensional and nanosclpic electron systems.
  • Predict the behavior of simple nanoscopic devices, based on the knowledge acquired in the course and their project.
  • Synthetize and present orally the content of a major article in the field of nanoelectronics.
 
Content
Courses are oriented by student questions in order to enlight at best the numerous new concepts of nanoelectronics. Students work on specific developments that are then shared with the other classmates.
Teaching methods
The courses present interactively the basics of nanoscopic devices and analyzes their behavior.
The project focuses on understanding more deeply a choosen key device in nanoelectronics. This is based on a bibliographic research and a specific project which can involve simulations or calculations.
Evaluation methods
- Oral presentation of the student work on a scientific article to the other classmates.
- Written evaluation on the content of the course
Other information
Background in solid state physics and besic semiconductor devices.
Bibliography
Syllabus, copies de transparents, livres suggérés dont : The physics of low-dimensional semiconductors, J.H. Davies, Cambridge
Teaching materials
  • The physics of low-dimensional semiconductors, J.H. Davies
Faculty or entity
ELEC


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Physical Engineering

Master [120] in Chemical and Materials Engineering

Master [120] in Electrical Engineering

Advanced Master in Nanotechnologies