Simulation of Quantum Devices
Module EI70760
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2021/2 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| WS 2021/2 | SS 2020 |
Basic Information
EI70760 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered every semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Focus Area Theoretical Quantum Science & Technology in M.Sc. Quantum Science & Technology
- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 90 h | 5 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The module introduces quantum mechanical concepts as required for describing quantum effects in nanoscale devices, and provides suitable numerical methods for the simulation of such devices. Topics covered range from the Schrödinger equation and its numerical treatment to quantum transport simulations.
Learning Outcome
After the successful completion of this module, the students are able to
- apply physical models to the description of quantum nanoelectronic devices and structures
- apply numerical methods to the solution of the physical model equations
- develop basic numerical codes for modeling quantum nanoelectronic devices and structures
- apply physical models to the description of quantum nanoelectronic devices and structures
- apply numerical methods to the solution of the physical model equations
- develop basic numerical codes for modeling quantum nanoelectronic devices and structures
Preconditions
Basic physical concepts; a knowledge of semiconductor device fundamentals is helpful, but not required
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lecture with exercises and take-home project
In addition to the lectures and the individual learning methods of the student, an improved understanding is targeted by performing computer exercises in individual and group work.
The theoretical background will be provided in the lectures based on direct instruction/lecturing and interactive discussions with the students. The exercises involve working on the problem sets and programming tasks individually at home, as well as developing the solutions interactively in class. The take-home project involves independent numerical code development.
Workload: 150 hours (60 contact hours, 90 self-study hours)
In addition to the lectures and the individual learning methods of the student, an improved understanding is targeted by performing computer exercises in individual and group work.
The theoretical background will be provided in the lectures based on direct instruction/lecturing and interactive discussions with the students. The exercises involve working on the problem sets and programming tasks individually at home, as well as developing the solutions interactively in class. The take-home project involves independent numerical code development.
Workload: 150 hours (60 contact hours, 90 self-study hours)
Media
The following media forms are used:
- Computer-based presentations which also constitute the lecture notes
- Blackboard notes
- Computer demonstrations
- Computer-based exercises, additional blackboard notes and presentation slides for solving problem sets (additionally, sample solutions will be provided)
- Computer-based presentations which also constitute the lecture notes
- Blackboard notes
- Computer demonstrations
- Computer-based exercises, additional blackboard notes and presentation slides for solving problem sets (additionally, sample solutions will be provided)
Literature
The lecture is self-contained. The following textbook is recommended as supplementary resource:
- J. H. Davies: The Physics of Low-Dimensional Semiconductors
- J. H. Davies: The Physics of Low-Dimensional Semiconductors
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Oral exam 25 minutes (100%)
By answering questions and discussing given examples, the students show that they understand the quantum mechanical and numerical concepts introduced in this course, and can apply them to quantum nanoelectronic devices and structures. In this context, the numerical code developed as a take-home project will also be discussed.
By answering questions and discussing given examples, the students show that they understand the quantum mechanical and numerical concepts introduced in this course, and can apply them to quantum nanoelectronic devices and structures. In this context, the numerical code developed as a take-home project will also be discussed.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.