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15466-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Introduction to Quantum Transport (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Andreas Baumgartner (andreas.baumgartner@unibas.ch)
Dominik Zumbühl (dominik.zumbuhl@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | 1. Introduction to Quantum Transport 2. Boltzmann Transport Theory (diffusive transport) 3. Landauer Büttiker Theory (ballistic transport, quantum point contact, Hall effec...) 4. Quantum Interference Effects (coherent transport) 5. Single-Electron Effects (Coulomb blockade in metalic nanosystems) 6. Noise and Fluctuations in general 6. Quantum Dot Physics 7. Graphene and Other Novel Materials (e.g. topological insulators Further Topics that are considered for QT2 are: Tunneling Spectroscopy / Mesoscopic Superconductivity / Physical Qbits / High-Frequency Techniques / Cavity-QED and Circuit QED / Mesoscopic Magnetism / Special Approaches and Novel Materials to explore Quantum Physics (e.g. core-shell nanowires, heteroepitaxy ...) |
| Learning objectives | Understand the basic physics of (quantum coherent) electron transport in nano-scaled devices, and be able to understand cutting-edge experiments in this field that are done today. |
| Bibliography | "The Physics of Nanoelectronics“ by Tero T. Heikkilä, Oxford Master Series in Condensed Matter Physics. "Quantum Transport" by Supriyo Datta, Cambridge Univ. Press. "Quantum Transport" by Yuli Nazarov and Yaroslav Blanter, Cambridge Univ. press. |
| Admission requirements | Requirements: Physics III (Introduction to Quantum Mechanics), Physics IV und Condensed Matter Physics |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17.02.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 19.02.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 24.02.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Thursday 26.02.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Tuesday 03.03.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 10.03.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 12.03.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 17.03.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 19.03.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 24.03.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 26.03.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 31.03.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 02.04.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Ostern |
| Tuesday 07.04.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 09.04.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 14.04.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 16.04.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 21.04.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 23.04.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 28.04.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 30.04.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 05.05.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 07.05.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 12.05.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 14.05.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Auffahrt |
| Tuesday 19.05.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 21.05.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Tuesday 26.05.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 28.05.2026 | 11.00-12.30 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Specialisation (Master's Studies: Physics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Für Uebungen: eine minimale Anzahl Punkte aus gelösten Uebungen Für Vorlesung: Vortrag der Studierenden zu einer wissenschaftlichen Publikation aus dem besprochenen Themenfelder |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |