Syllabus ( NANO 620 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Nanoelectronics |
Course code: |
NANO 620 |
Lecturer: |
Assist. Prof. Atilla UYGUR
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ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
Year, Semester: |
1/2, Fall and Spring |
Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
Type of course: |
Area Elective
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Language of instruction: |
English
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
The aim of this course is to give information about electron transport in nanoelectronic devices and understand their operation using basic quantum mechanics principles. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand nanoscale electron transport
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
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To manage nanotechnology-focused solutions and products commercialization processes.
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To take an active role in Product Development and Research-Development processes
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Ability to work independently and take responsibility
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Design and conduct independent research projects.
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work.
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Field-based Competence
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Demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Setup and solve Schrödinger equation
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
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To manage nanotechnology-focused solutions and products commercialization processes.
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To take an active role in Product Development and Research-Development processes
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Ability to work independently and take responsibility
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Learning Competence
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work.
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Field-based Competence
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Demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Understand energy levels in nanoscale devices
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
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To manage nanotechnology-focused solutions and products commercialization processes.
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To take an active role in Product Development and Research-Development processes
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Ability to work independently and take responsibility
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Design and conduct independent research projects.
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Learning Competence
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work.
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Field-based Competence
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Demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Understand nanoscale FET and SET transistors
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To gain in-depth knowledge and experience about basic concepts and methods in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
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To manage nanotechnology-focused solutions and products commercialization processes.
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To take an active role in Product Development and Research-Development processes
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Ability to work independently and take responsibility
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Design and conduct independent research projects.
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Learning Competence
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work.
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Field-based Competence
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Demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Contents
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Week 1: |
The Introduction |
Week 2: |
Resistance in nanoscale devices |
Week 3: |
Schrodinger Equation |
Week 4: |
Self Consistent Field |
Week 5: |
Basis Functions |
Week 6: |
Band Structure |
Week 7: |
Subbands |
Week 8: |
Capacitance |
Week 9: |
Midterm
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Week 10: |
Level Broadening |
Week 11: |
Coherent Transport |
Week 12: |
Noncoherent Transport |
Week 13: |
Nanotransistor |
Week 14: |
SET transistor |
Week 15*: |
Revision |
Week 16*: |
Final |
Textbooks and materials: |
Supriyo Datta, Quantum Transport: Atom to Transistor 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2005 Supriyo Datta, Lessons from Nanoelectronics: A New Perspective on Transport (Lessons from Nanoscience: a Lecture Notes Series) World Scientific Publishing, 2012 |
Recommended readings: |
V. Mitin, V. Kochelap, and M. Stroscio “Introduction to Nanoelectronics: Science, Nanotechnology, Engineering, and Applications”, Cambridge University Press, 2008 |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
9 |
30 |
Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
Project: |
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0 |
Homework: |
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0 |
Quiz: |
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20 |
Final exam: |
16 |
50 |
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Total weight: |
(%) |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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Own studies outside class: |
9 |
14 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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Homework: |
5 |
4 |
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Term project: |
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0 |
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Term project presentation: |
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0 |
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Quiz: |
1 |
2 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term: |
0 |
0 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
0 |
0 |
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Final exam: |
0 |
0 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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