Course syllabus

The Physics of Low-dimensional Structures and Quantum Devices
Fysiken för låg-dimensionella strukturer och kvantkomponenter

FFFN35, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED N
Date of Decision: 2024-04-10
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Nanoscience Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MNAV1, N4-nf
Elective for: E4, F4, F4-nf, F4-kv, MFOT1, N4-hn
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The general aim of the course is to give advanced knowledge of artificial materials with structures on the nanometer scale, where the movement of the electrons is limited to two, one or zero dimensions, primarily but not exclusively in semiconductors.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course covers artificial materials with structures on the nanometer scale, where the movement of electrons is limited to two, one or zero dimensions. The emphasis lies on heterostructures in semiconductors, but other low dimensional systems are also discussed. Concepts and fundamental theory are introduced based on quantum mechanics, deepened by application on heterostructures.

The course provides in-depth knowledge of:

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exam and home assignments. Graded laboratory exercises and project work. The final grade is based on a weighted average of the grades on the laboratory work (25%), the project work (25%) and the written exam (50%).

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Project.
Credits: 2.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Execution and written and oral presentation
Code: 0217. Name: Laboratory Exercises.
Credits: 1.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Written reports
Code: 0317. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 4.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written exam

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: (FMFF15 Quantum Mechanics and Mathematical Methods or FAFF10 Atomic and Nuclear Physics with Applications) and (FFFF01 Electronical Materials or FFFF05 Solid State Physics).
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: FFF042

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Adam Burke, adam.burke@ftf.lth.se
Course coordinator: Mats-Erik Pistol, mats-erik.pistol@ftf.lth.se
Course homepage: https://canvas.education.lu.se/courses/12013