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| Semester | spring semester 2016 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Andreas Baumgartner (andreas.baumgartner@unibas.ch)
Christian Schönenberger (christian.schoenenberger@unibas.ch, Assessor) Dominik Zumbühl (dominik.zumbuhl@unibas.ch) |
| 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 Intereference Effects 5. Noise 6. Single Electron Tunneling 7. Introduction to Superconductivity and Superconducting Devices (SIN, SIS junctions, qubit) 8. Quantum Dot Physics 9. Graphene 10. High frequency concepts (waveguide based cavit QED) 11. Quantum devices based on mechanical freedom |
| 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", Tero T. Heikkilä, Oxford Master Series |
| Admission requirements | Physik III und IV, wenn möglich auch Physik der Kodensierten Materie |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master Physics) Module Specialisation: Physics (Master Nanosciences) |
| 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.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |