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402-0596-00L 6 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-PHYS , D-MAVT
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Electronic Transport in Nanostructures

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Markus Ihn
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:24

Abstract

The lecture discusses modern topics in quantum transport through nanostructures including the underlying materials. Topics are: quantum transport effects, transport in graphene and other 2D layered materials, quantum dot qubits for quantum information processing, decoherence of quantum states

Objective

Students are able to understand modern experiments in the field of electronic transport in nanostructures. They can critically reflect published research in this field and explain it to an audience of physicists. Students know and understand the fundamental phenomena of electron transport in the quantum regime and their significance. They are able to apply their knowledge to practical experiments in a modern research lab.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The lecture is based on the book:T. Ihn, Semiconductor Nanostructures: Quantum States and Electronic Transport, ISBN 978-0-19-953442-5, Oxford University Press, 2010.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Electronic Transport in Nanostructures
  • Wed 13:45-15:30 (HCI D 8)
  • 23.02 Date 13:45-15:30 (HIT H 42)
2 h weekly
exercise Electronic Transport in Nanostructures
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT F 31.1)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT J 53)
  • 04.05 Date 11:45-12:30 (HIT F 12)
  • 04.05 Date 11:45-12:30 (HIT F 13)
1 h weekly

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