Nanostructure Physics II

Course title

M0165000

	FRONZI MARCO
	KAMIOKA Eiji
	RAJAGOPALAN UMAMAHESWARI
	AARYASHREE
and more...
	DITA PUSPITA SARI
	SHAHROL BIN MOHAMADDAN

Course description

The second part of this lecture concerns the importance of quantum mechanics to describe effects in the nanoworld. The properties of new nanoscale materials, their fabrication and applications, as well as the operational principles of nano-devices and systems, are solely determined by quantum-mechanical laws and principles. We will outline the basic principles of quantum mechanics (QM), the axioms, the Schrödinger equation, and the required mathematical tools like perturbation theory. In this lecture, we will solve several basic examples of quantum-mechanical calculations, discuss the consequences of Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle for nano-structures and present the tunnelling effect as an important example, which is the base for scanning tunnelling microscopy.

Purpose of class

To learn about the importance of quantum mechanics for nanostructures. To Understand the underlying principle of scanning tunnelling microscopy
The students will get an introduction to quantum mechanics and the necessary mathematical tools. Several calculations will be carried out, including the QM description of the tunnelling effect, which is the base for scanning tunnelling microscopy.

Goals and objectives

	Goals and objectives	Course Outcomes
1.	Learn about the importance of quantum mechanics for nanostructures	A-1
2.	Master the calculus of quantum mechanics and the mathematical tools	A-1
3.	Learn computational methods for electronics structure analysis	A-1

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction – problem of classical physics in atomic scale	Review of the lecture	100分
1.	Introduction – problem of classical physics in atomic scale	Read the handouts	90分
2.	Basic principles of QM: The axioms	Read the hand out view of the lecture	100分
2.	Basic principles of QM: The axioms	Read the handouts	90分
3.	The Schrödinger equation	Review of the lecture	100分
3.	The Schrödinger equation	Read the handouts	90分
4.	The Uncertainty principle	Review of the lecture	100分
4.	The Uncertainty principle	Read the handouts	90分
5.	Potential well	Review of the lecture	100分
5.	Potential well	Read the handouts	90分
6.	Perturbation theory	Review of the lecture	100分
6.	Perturbation theory	Read the handouts	90分
7.	Exercises – calculus	Review of the lecture	100分
7.	Exercises – calculus	Read the handouts	90分
8.	Midterm exam and discussion on the solutions	Preparation for midterm exam	200分
9.	QM consequences for nanostructures	Review of the lecture	100分
9.	QM consequences for nanostructures	Read the handouts	90分
10.	Tunnelling I: Basic calculations	Review of the lecture	100分
10.	Tunnelling I: Basic calculations	Read the handouts	90分
11.	Computational methods for electronics structure analysis I	Review of the lecture	100分
11.	Computational methods for electronics structure analysis I	Read the handouts	90分
12.	Computational methods for electronics structure analysis II	Review of the lecture	100分
12.	Computational methods for electronics structure analysis II	Read the handouts	90分
13.	Computational methods for electronics structure analysis III	Review of the lecture	100分
13.		Read the handouts	90分
14.	Final exam and discussion on the solutions	Preparation for final exam	200分
Total.	-	-	2680分

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	midterm exam	final exam	Total.
1.	10%	20%	30%
2.	15%	20%	35%
3.	15%	20%	35%
Total.	40%	60%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

The students will be evaluated based on their:
midterm exam, activity during the class (presentation and discussion) will contribute 40% of the grade;
final exam will contribute 60% of the grade.
Students need at least 60% of the full score to pass this course.

Textbooks and reference materials

1. C. Papadopoulos, Nanofabrication, principles and applications, Springer 2016, ISBN: 978-3-319-31740-3
2. Some scientific papers will be handed out

Prerequisites

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

Office hour Mondays and Tuesdays 9am to 5pm
email: m-fronzi@shibaura.it-ac.jp

Regionally-oriented

Non-regionally-oriented course

Development of social and professional independence

Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills

Active-learning course

Most classes are interactive

Course by professor with work experience

Work experience	Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A	N/A

Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals

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