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| Code | FK654 |
| Name | Nanostructure and Nanodevices |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HAMİDE KAVAK |
Course Goal / Objective
Getting knowledge about nanoscale semiconductor devices and charge transport mechnanizm in these devices.
Course Content
The physics of nanostructure and ultrasmall semiconductor devices. Quantum size effects in nanoscale devices. Transport phenomena in quantum point contacts, quantum dots, nanoparticles and nanotubes. Charging effect in nanoscale devices. Quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots. Single electron devices and Coulomb Blockade. Carbon nanotubes. Molecular electronics.
Course Precondition
Basic knowledge about semiconductors
Resources
Douglas Natelson, Nanostructures and Nanotechnology, Cambridge University Press (2015)
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Get information about the physics of nanostructures and very small semiconductor devices. |
| LO02 | Learn the quantum size effects in nanoscale devices. |
| LO03 | Get information about transport phenomena in quantum point contacts, quantum dots, nanoparticles and nanotubes. |
| LO04 | Gain information about charging effect in nanoscale devices such as quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots. |
| LO05 | Get knowledge on single electron devices and Coulomb Blockade. |
| LO06 | Learn baout carbon nanotubes. molecular electronics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the equipment used in the field. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret information in their field written and oral | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can develop original solutions to physical problems. | 4 |
| PLO20 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The physics of nanostructure | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 2 | Ultrasmall semiconductor devices | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 3 | Quantum size effects in nanoscale devices. | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 4 | Quantum size effects in nanoscale devices (Cont). | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 5 | Transport phenomena in quantum point contacts. | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Quantum dots | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 7 | Nanoparticles and nanotubes. | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Midterm Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Charging effect in nanoscale devices | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots. | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots (Cont) | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Single electron devices | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Coulomb Blockade | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Carbon nanotubes. | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | Molecular electronics. | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exam | Written Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||