Frontiers in nanosciences
Summary
The students understand the relevant experimental and theoretical concepts of nanoscale science. The course covers basic concepts like quantum size effects and their characterization techniques, and hot fields like nanoscale magnetism and spintronics for data storage applications, and 2D materials.
Content
1. Introduction to the concepts of nanoscale science
2. From atoms to bulk: electronic states
3. Imaging and manipulation at the atomic scale: scanning probe techniques
4. Magnetism at the nanoscale: magnetic data storage concepts (hard disk drive)
5. Spin transport: spin valve, GMR and TMR effects
6. Electron trasport in low-dimansional systems
7. Making the nanostructures: top-down and bottom-up approaches
8. Characterization of structural and electronic properties, for example by TEM, XPS, XAS
9. 2D materials
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Solid state physics
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the differences between nanoscopic and macroscopic scale
- Analyze the results of a scientific experiment
- Design a scientific experiment
Transversal skills
- Summarize an article or a technical report.
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra with exercises in class
Assessment methods
oral exam (100%)
Resources
Bibliography
Introduction to Nanoscience, S.M. Lindsay, Oxford University Press
Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces, H. Ibach, Springer
Simple Models of Magnetism, R. Skomski, Oxford University Press
Quantum Transport: Atom to Transistor, S. Datta, Cambridge University Press
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Quantum Transport, Atom to Transistor / Datta
- Physics of surfaces and interfaces / Ibach
- Physics at surfaces / Zangwill
- Introduction to Nanoscience / Lindsay
- Surfaces and interfaces of solids / Lüth
Websites
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Frontiers in nanosciences
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Frontiers in nanosciences
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Frontiers in nanosciences
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Frontiers in nanosciences
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional