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227-0654-00L 6 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-MATL , D-PHYS , D-MAVT
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Carbon-based Nanoelectronics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Mickaël Perrin, Dr. Gabriela Borin Barin
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Abstract

This course explores the exciting realm of carbon-based nanoelectronics, where the remarkable quantum properties of materials like graphene, carbon nanotubes, graphene nanoribbons, and single molecules are used for building electronic devices.

Objective

The objective of this course is to understand how the electronic properties of carbon-based materials can be exploited for fabricating quantum devices. We will delve into both the theoretical and experimental aspects, discussing how these materials' unique properties can be translated into device functionality. On the theoretical side, we'll cover how the chemical structure of the material and its dimensionality, ranging from 0D to 2D, affects the electronic properties. We'll also discuss how charge carriers flow through the devices and what charge transport mechanisms are at play. On the experimental side, we'll cover how such devices are fabricated, including how the materials are synthesized. We'll also discuss how to characterize the devices and assess their performance.

Content

The course will cover the following carbon-based materials: - Single-molecule - Graphene (single layer, bilayer, twisted bilayer) - Graphene nanoribbons - Carbon nanotubes For each material, we will discuss: - Electronic structure and charge transport properties - Material synthesis and characterization - Device integration and characterization The course also includes a presentation by each student in which a related scientific publication is discussed. This presentation is compulsory and accounts for 30% of the grade.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides are distributed every week. In addition, relevant scientific articles and book chapters will be provided for self-study.

Literature

In addition to the slides, the following supplementary books can be recommended: 1. "Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems", S. Datta, Cambridge University Press (1997) 2. "Semiconductor Nanostructures, Quantum States and Electronic Transport", T. Ihn, Oxford University Press (2010)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
The project presentation counts for 30% of the final grade.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Carbon-based Nanoelectronics
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (CAB G 59)
2 h weekly
exercise Carbon-based Nanoelectronics
  • Thu 13:15-14:00 (CAB G 56)
1 h weekly
independent project Carbon-based Nanoelectronics No time listed 1 h weekly

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