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227-0671-00L 3 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-PHYS
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Nanodevices and Circuits for the Beyond-Moore Era

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ivan Shorubalko, Dr. Miklos Csontos
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:56

Abstract

Big Data, AI and the Internet of Things demand new hardware which overcomes the limitations of von Neumann architectures. The lecture gives an insight how the fundamental physics and the resulting complex functionalities of nanodevices and circuits offer viable alternatives. Their increased computational power and energy efficiency are demonstrated through neuromorphic computing applications.

Objective

The students will gain a firm understanding in the theory and pioneering experiments of electronic and heat transport at atomic- to nanometer length-scales. Advanced device functionalities enabled by recently discovered material systems will be covered. The students will learn how to exploit such phenomena for designing nanodevices and circuits to energy-efficiently implement neuromorphic algorithms for a sustainable future of information technologies.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The presentation slides and further material will be provided every week.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Nanodevices and Circuits for the Beyond-Moore Era
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (GLC E 24)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie Master
    • 01 - Fächer der Vertiefungen
      • Vertiefung: Electronics and Photonics (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Electronics and Photonics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
        • Vertiefungsfächer (These specialisation courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Electronics and Photonics", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. Semester / Research Projects are not allowed in this category. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialisation courses during the Master's Programme.)
  • Physik Master
    • Wahlfächer
      • Allgemeine Wahlfächer (Den Studierenden steht das gesamte Lehrangebot der ETH Zürich zur individuellen Auswahl offen - mit folgenden Einschränkungen: Lehrveranstaltungen aus den ersten beiden Studienjahren eines Bachelor-Curriculums der ETH Zürich sowie Lehrveranstaltungen aus GESS "Wissenschaft im Kontext" sind nicht als allgemeines Wahlfach anrechenbar. Die Dozierenden folgender Lehrveranstaltungen empfehlen sie ausdrücklich den Studierenden der Physik. (Für die Lehrveranstaltungen in dieser Liste können Sie die Kategorie "Allgemeine Wahlfächer" direkt in myStudies zuordnen. Für die Kategoriezuordnung anderer zugelassener Lehrveranstaltungen lassen Sie bei der Prüfungsanmeldung "keine Kategorie" ausgewählt und wenden Sie sich nach dem Verfügen des Prüfungsresultates an das Studiensekretariat ( ).))
  • Doktorat Informationstechnologie und Elektrotechnik (A minimum of 12 ECTS credit points must be obtained during doctoral studies (also see sub-categories for details) More Information at )
    • Vertiefung Fachwissen (The courses on offer below are only a small selection out of a much larger available number of courses. Please discuss your course selection with your PhD supervisor.)
  • Doktorat Physik (Mehr Informationen unter: )