The course introduces modern aspects of non-classical electron transport including an introduction to single electron transport, Landauer theory, quantum interference in nanostructures; heterostructures that consider such systems including those with topological properties and impose magnetic, superconducting order, and other phenomena into such systems, are discussed. The course also outlines the role of modern semiconductor fabrication technology in realising the required nanostructures suitable for building such devices. Students are required to prepare a paper from a selected set of topics and current literature and present their work to the class.
As part of the course, students will visit the Centre for Advanced Nanotechnology, where they will observe modern deposition and processing systems and gain practical insights into semiconductor fabrication techniques.This graduate-level technical course is applicable toward degree requirements for M.Eng., MASc, and Ph.D. students in MSE and ECE.
Arrangement of contact hours: 2 lecture hours every week.
Textbook (Not required, but recommended):
[1] D.K. Ferry and S.M. Goodnick, Transport in Nanostructures, Cambridge University Press