Two Dimensional Materials
Module PH2172
Module version of SS 2013
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 2022 | SS 2021 | SS 2020 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 | SS 2017 | SS 2013 |
Basic Information
PH2172 is a semester module in English or German language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Specific catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Focus Area Experimental Quantum Science & Technology in M.Sc. Quantum Science & Technology
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2172 in the version of SS 2013 was Alexander Holleitner.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This module provides an overview on a new class of solid state materials, a fast growing research area: two-dimensional (2D) materials that are truly two-dimensional solids with a thickness of about 1 nm. Within a layer there is strong covalent bonding between atoms and weak van-der Waals coupling between adjacent layers. Nevertheless, the properties of 2D solids strongly depends on the number of layers and interaction with environment/substrate.
Subsequent to a historical and topological introduction to 2D materials, preparation and adjusted nanofabrication methods will be demonstrated. Next, the structural, optical, phonon, electronic and optoelectronic properties as well as suitable experimental methods and tools will be presented. This will include visibility studies, ellispometry, atomic force, scanning tunneling, scanning electron microscopy, enhanced X-ray methods and Raman measurements of such just 1nm thin solid state membranes. Furthermore, peculiar properties of selected materials and novel device application of 2D materials is introduced in more detail: band-structure, Klein Tunneling and Quantum Hall effect in graphene; topological protected surface state in topological insulators; band structure, absorption, excitons and spin properties of transition metal dichalcogenides; transistor, optoelectronic devices and solar energy conversion in photovoltaic and water-splitting devices consisting of semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides and novel heterostructures made of two-dimensional materials.
Learning Outcome
After a successful participation of the module, the student is able to:
- specify different classes of 2D solid state materials and their properties.
- describe and explain preparation and nanofabrication methods for 2D materials.
- explain and differentiate between suitable optical and structural characterization methods for 2D materials.
- explain phonon properties of 2D materials.
- explain magneto quantum transport phenomena such as the quantum Hall effect in graphene and transport in topological protected surface states.
- explain absorption, excitonic and spin properties of transition metal dichalcogenides..
- explain and discuss applications of 2D materials and their heterostructures for electronic, optoelectronic, spintronics devices and solar energy converstion.
Preconditions
There are no access requirements beyond the ones for the master study.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Two Dimensional Materials | Holleitner, A. |
Tue, 10:00–12:00, ZNN 0.001 |
eLearning |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Two Dimensional Materials |
Responsible/Coordination: Holleitner, A. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
lecture, beamer presentation, discussion, lab visit
Media
Class room presentation
Literature
Lecture script and references therein
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Info | Registration |
| Exam in Two dimensional materials | |||
| Mon, 2023-07-17 till 23:55 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin vor 16.09.2023. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date before 2023-Sep-16. | till 2023-06-30 (cancelation of registration till 2023-07-16) | |
| Mon, 2023-09-18 till 23:55 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin zwischen 18.09.2023 und 21.10.2023. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date between 2023-Sep-18 and 2023-Oct-21. | till 2023-09-17 | |