Nanoelectronics and Nanooptics
Module PH2170
Module version of SS 2017
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SS 2018 | SS 2017 | WS 2013/4 |
Basic Information
PH2170 is a semester module in English or German language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 h | 75 h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2170 in the version of SS 2017 was Alexander Holleitner.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This lecture gives an in-depth introduction into the electronic, thermoelectric, optoelectronic, and optical properties of nanoscale circuits and materials. It starts with a short recapitulation of topics from solid state physics and semiconductor physics, and then, it focuses on the fascinating phenomena of quantum physics which occur at low electron numbers and dimensions: 3D, 2D, 1D and 0D. The lecture gives the opportunity to understand the physics of modern nanoscale electronics and optics.
Learning Outcome
After a successful participation of the module the student is able to:
1. Determine different classes of nanoscale materials and their physical properties.
2. Describe preparation and nanofabrication methods for nanoscale materials.
3. Explain and distinguish optical and structural characterization methods for nanoscale materials.
4. Describe charge transport and quantum phenomena, such as the quantum Hall effect and conductance quantization, in the various dimensions.
5. Describe optical phenomena of nanoscale sytems in the various dimensions.
6. Explain excitonic absorption and plasmonic phenomena.
7. Describe 2D materials and their specific optical and transport properties.
8. Discuss applications of nanoscale materials for electronic, optoelectronic, and spintronic applications.
Preconditions
Bachelor degree
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 4 | Nanoelectronics and Nanooptics | Holleitner, A. |
Wed, 12:15–13:45, ZNN 0.001 Wed, 14:00–15:30, ZNN 0.001 |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Presentation in the lecture hall, tutorials on specific topics with group work
Media
beamer presentation, black board
Literature
Script with references
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
There will be an oral exam of 25 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using comprehension questions and sample calculations.
For example an assignment in the exam might be:
- - Explain the concept of a phase coherent transport in low-dimensional electron systems.
- - Discuss the dielectric function of plasmonic system.
- - Explain the integer and fractional quantum Hall effect in two-dimensional electron gases.
- - Explain the charging energy in quantum dots.
- - Derive the energy scale of direct and indirect excitons in solid state systems.
- - Explain the concept of topological insulators.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.