EEW522: Quantum Transport in Semiconductors

Overview

Quantum electrical and thermal transport processes lie at the heart of modern electronic, energy, and bio-devices. This course develops a microscopic understanding of the charge, spin, and energy transport phenomena in nanoscale materials and devices. Particular emphasis will be placed on the atomic-scale descriptions and computational modeling.

Course Outcomes

• Understanding of the basic theory to describe quantum charge, spin, and energy transport.
• Ability to use modern software to model and simulate nanojunctions.
• Ability to analyze and design advanced electronic/energy/bio-devices based on functional nanomaterials.

Requirements

Undergraduate-level quantum mechanics & solid-state physics; matrix algebra; programming (e.g. MATLAB). Working knowledge of solid-state or semiconductor physics is desirable but not mandatory.

Evaluation Criteria

Attendance 10%, homework 30%, midterm exam 30%, final project & presentation 30%