OVERVIEW

The course provides the basic knowledge of quantum system physics and an overview of the methods and tools useful to build up and characterize nanometer scale materials and devices with novel properties, thus letting the students understand the physical principles of new nanodevices.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims at providing the basic knowledge of the physics related to quantum systems and the features of the nanoscale technologies in order to let students develop a sensitivity to their use and to manage the related scientific problems. The basic theoretical foundations will be provided by giving evidence to the applicative aspects with particular attention to micro and nanostructures.

TEACHING METHODS

Classroom lectures.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Introduction to quantum mechanics and solution of Schrödinger equation for basic nanostructures.
• Properties of quantum systems.
• Quantum wells, quantum wires, quantum dots.
• Scanning probe microscopy techniques
• Nanoscale technologies and theoretical and experimental aspects of fabrication and characterization of nanomaterials and nanodevices.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• S. Davydov, Meccanica quantistica, Edizioni Mir (1981).
• K. Krane, Modern Physics, Wiley & Sons (1996).
• J.H. Davies, The Physics of Low-dimensional semiconductors, Cambridge Press (2000).
• D.K. Ferry and S.M. Goodnick, Transport in Nanostructures, Cambridge Press (1999)
• K. Goser, P. Glosekotter, J. Dienstuhl, "Nanoelectronics and Nanosystems", Springer- Verlag (2004)
• Lecture notes provided by the teacher.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MICHELE CHIABRERA (President)

ERMANNO DI ZITTI (President)

DANIELE GROSSO (President)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

February 2017, II semester.

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

An oral examination is scheduled: moreover, experimental lab sessions concerning the design, simulation and testing of electronic circuits are reported.

Exam schedule