School of Science

Nanoelectronics

This course is part of the programme
Materials Science

Objectives and competences

Understanding and usage of basic concepts of electronic processes in nanostructures
preparation and presentation of seminar in the field of nanostructures.

Content

  • Semiconductor heterostructures
  • Special cases of quantum wells
  • Tunnelling transport
  • Twodimensional electron gas
  • Optical properties of quantum wells
  • Quantum dots and quantum wires
  • Single-electron transistor
  • Fabrication of electronic nanostructures

    • Intended learning outcomes

    Students will learn:

  • fundamental concepts of semiconductor heterostructures and special quantum wells
  • fundamental concepts, needed to describe low-dimensional electronic structures

    • Readings

    • J. H. Davies, The Physics of low-dimensional semiconductors, Cambridge (1998). Catalogue E-version

    Assessment

    Seminar, oral exam

    Lecturer's references

    Egon Pavlica is a Associate professor of physics at the University of Nova Gorica.

    University course code: 2FTS10*

    Year of study: 2. year

    Semester: 2

    Course principal:

    Lecturer:

    ECTS: 6

    Workload:

    • Lectures: 30 hours
    • Seminar: 30 hours

    Course kind: mandatory

    Languages: slovenian / english

    Learning and teaching methods:
    lectures, seminar