Nanophysics, 6 credits

Nanofysik, 6 hp

TFYM03

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Plamen Paskov

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Available for exchange students

Yes
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Chinese 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Chinese (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Chinese (Photonics and Quantum Technology) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, French 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, French (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, French (Photonics and Quantum Technology) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, German 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, German (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, German (Photonics and Quantum Technology) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Japanese 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Japanese (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Japanese (Photonics and Quantum Technology) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Spanish 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Spanish (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Spanish (Photonics and Quantum Technology) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Photonics and Quantum Technology) 9 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6MMSN Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's Programme 3 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6MFYS Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme 3 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6MFYS Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme (Experimentell fysik) 3 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E
6MFYS Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme (Teoretisk fysik) 3 (Autumn 2021) 1 3 English Linköping, Valla E

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
  • Master's Programme in Physics and Nanoscience
  • Master's Programme in Materials Science and Nanotechnology

Specific information

The course can not be included in degree together with TFYA91, TFYY54.

Prerequisites

Solid state physics.

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to give an introduction to the semiconductor physics at the nanometer scale. The participants in the course obtain basic understanding of the principles, fabrication and characterization methods, and application aspects of low-dimensional semiconductor structures. After the course the students should be able to:

  • define the fundamental physical principles, which govern properties of the semiconductor materials and predict the effects of reduced dimensionality on optical, electronic and transport-related properties in quantum structures
  • describe and evaluate the different fabrication methods of semiconductor nanostructures - quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots
  • apply imaging and optical characterization techniques, perform analysis of the obtained information and write a lab report in English
  • explain the operation principles of nanoelectronic and nanophotonic devices and identify the their area of applications.

Course content

A. Introduction to the semiconductor physics and nanostructures – scaling laws at nanoscale; quantum nature of nanoworld; semiconductor band structure and effective masses; phonons, free charge cariers and scattering processes; quantized electronic levels in quantum wells, quantum wires and quatum dots.

B. Fabrication and characterization of semiconductor nanostructures - epitaxial techniques for growth of quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots; imaging techniques for structural analysis of semiconductor nanostructures; spectroscopic methods for characterization of quantized electronic levels; local probe spectroscopy.  

C. Properties and application of semiconductor nanostructures - optical properties of quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots - absorption, emission, excitons, carrier relaxation and recombination; quandum electon transport in semiconductor heterostructures (two-dimensional electron gas) and in quantum wires (ballistic transport); nanophotonic devices - light-emission diodes, laser diodes, photodetectors and solar cells; nanoelectronic devices - high-mobility field-effect transistors, resonant tunneling diodes, single-electron transistors.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures and laboratory exercises. Project work based on a literature survey of a special topic in nanophysics.

Examination

UPG1Assignments3 creditsU, G
LAB1Laboratory Work1 creditsU, G
UPG2Project Work2 creditsU, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

About teaching and examination language

The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows: 

  • If teaching language is Swedish, the course as a whole or in large parts, is taught in Swedish. Please note that although teaching language is Swedish, parts of the course could be given in English. Examination language is Swedish. 
  • If teaching language is Swedish/English, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English (depending on teaching language). 
  • If teaching language is English, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English. 

Other

The course is conducted in a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed. 

The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.  

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Examiner

Plamen Paskov

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Course literature

Regulary literature

Books

  • M. Grundmann, (2010) The Physics of Semiconductors - An Introduction Including Nanophysics and Applications Springer

Additional literature

Books

  • D. Bimberg, M. Grundmann, N. N. Ledentsov, (1999) Quantum dot heterostructures John Wiley & Sons
  • E. L. Wolf, (2004) Nanophysics and nanotechnology: An introduction to modern concepts in nanoscience Wiley-VCH
Code Name Scope Grading scale
UPG1 Assignments 3 credits U, G
LAB1 Laboratory Work 1 credits U, G
UPG2 Project Work 2 credits U, 3, 4, 5

Regulary literature

Books

M. Grundmann, (2010) The Physics of Semiconductors - An Introduction Including Nanophysics and Applications Springer

Additional literature

Books

D. Bimberg, M. Grundmann, N. N. Ledentsov, (1999) Quantum dot heterostructures John Wiley & Sons
E. L. Wolf, (2004) Nanophysics and nanotechnology: An introduction to modern concepts in nanoscience Wiley-VCH

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
X
X
UPG1
LAB1
UPG2

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
X
UPG1
LAB1

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X
UPG1
LAB1

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
X
UPG1

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work
X
UPG2

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
X
X
UPG1

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
X
LAB1
UPG2

                            
2.3 System thinking
X
X
UPG2

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X
X
X
UPG1
LAB1
UPG2

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
X
X
UPG1
LAB1
UPG2

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
X
X
LAB1

                            
3.2 Communications
X
X
X
UPG1
LAB1
UPG2

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X
X
UPG1
LAB1
UPG2

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
X
UPG2

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating
X
LAB1

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
X
UPG2

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects
X
UPG2

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
X
X
UPG2

                            

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