PHYSICS OF SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Stampa
Enrollment year
2019/2020
Academic year
2019/2020
Regulations
DM270
Academic discipline
FIS/03 (MATERIAL PHYSICS)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Course
Curriculum
Fisica della materia
Year of study
Period
1st semester (30/09/2019 - 17/01/2020)
ECTS
6
Lesson hours
48 lesson hours
Language
Italian
Activity type
ORAL TEST
Teacher
BELLANI VITTORIO (titolare) - 6 ECTS
Prerequisites
Basic notions of electromagnetism, solid state physics.
Learning outcomes
Learning of the concepts concerning nanomaterials, their physical properties and their experimental study.
Course contents
The course deals with the physics of nanomaterials and nanodevices:

Zero, mono and two-dimensional nanomaterials. Quantum dots of metallic materials, insulators and semiconductors. Two-dimensional materials of organic and inorganic compounds. Some examples of nanomaterials: Semiconductor nanowires, carbon nanotubes, graphene.

Some techniques for preparing nanomaterials. Experimental methods for the characterization of nanomaterials and for the study of their physical properties. Technologies for the manufacture of optical, electronic and optoelectronic nanodevices.

Application of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials in lithium batteries. Functionalized nanomaterials for sensors and nanoelectronic devices. Nanomaterials for optoelectronics based on spin control (spintronics).
Teaching methods
Lectures
Reccomended or required readings
The most actual bibliography, based on books and scientific papers, will be indicated during the course.
Assessment methods
Oral examination with the possibility of a seminar on a topic covered in the course.
Further information
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030