Field of study: Nanotechnologies
Level: Bachelor
Objective of the course/learning outcomes: This lecture will give an introduction to selected topics in physics that are of major relevance for understanding present challenges and opportunities in nanoscience from a physicist's point of view.
I Basic concepts of quantum mechanics
- The wave function and its dynamics
- Quantization from confinement
- Probabilistic interpretation
- Wave function interference
- Tunneling
- Quantum statistics
II Forces on the nanoscale
- Electrostatic forces; example of EFM and KPFM
- van der Waals forces; relevance to AFM and NEMS
- Casimir force and applications
III Quantum electron transport and applications
- Principle of STM and tunneling spectroscopy
- Single electron effects and electronic transport through confined structures
- Electron interference effects
Teaching language: English
Detailed examination modalities: written exam
Instructor: Dr. Clemens WINKELMANN
Department: Université de Grenoble Alpes & Institut Néel
e-mail: clemens.winkelmann@neel.cnrs.fr
Phone: +33 4 76 88 78 36
Level: Bachelor
Objective of the course/learning outcomes: This lecture will give an introduction to selected topics in physics that are of major relevance for understanding present challenges and opportunities in nanoscience from a physicist's point of view.
I Basic concepts of quantum mechanics
- The wave function and its dynamics
- Quantization from confinement
- Probabilistic interpretation
- Wave function interference
- Tunneling
- Quantum statistics
II Forces on the nanoscale
- Electrostatic forces; example of EFM and KPFM
- van der Waals forces; relevance to AFM and NEMS
- Casimir force and applications
III Quantum electron transport and applications
- Principle of STM and tunneling spectroscopy
- Single electron effects and electronic transport through confined structures
- Electron interference effects
Teaching language: English
Detailed examination modalities: written exam
Instructor: Dr. Clemens WINKELMANN
Department: Université de Grenoble Alpes & Institut Néel
e-mail: clemens.winkelmann@neel.cnrs.fr
Phone: +33 4 76 88 78 36