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Atomistic Material Science
03 Nov 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan
This course introduces first principles electronic structure calculations of materials properties and the concept of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of materials focusing on the physics and approximations underlying the simulations and interpretation of their results.
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Solar Cell Fundamentals
19 Aug 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom, J. L. Gray, Muhammad A. Alam
The modern solar cell was invented at Bell Labs in 1954 and is
currently receiving renewed attention as a potential contribution to
addressing the world's energy challenge. This set of five tutorials
is an introduction to solar cell technology fundamentals. It begins
with a broad …
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Physics for Future Presidents
26 Jan 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Jerry M. Woodall
The purpose and goals of this course are to provide a liberal arts style education in physics that could be important for you to understand if you were the president of the United States (or any other executive job). In other words, you will learn real, advanced physics without employing any …
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Nanoelectronic Devices, With an Introduction to Spintronics
09 Sep 2010 | Courses | Contributor(s): Supriyo Datta, Mark Lundstrom
Nanoelectronic devices are at the heart of today's powerful computers and are also of great interest for many emerging applications including energy conversion, sensing and alternative computing paradigms. Our objective, however, is not to discuss specific devices or applications. Rather it is to …
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Colloquium on Graphene Physics and Devices
22 Sep 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Joerg Appenzeller, Supriyo Datta, Mark Lundstrom
This short course introduces students to graphene as a fascinating research topic as well as to develop their skill in problem solving using the tools and techniques of electronics from the bottom up.
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Illinois ME 498NF: Introduction of Nano Science and Technology
03 Sep 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Nick Fang
Introduction to Nano Science and Technology
This new elective course is intended to be a gateway for the senior and graduate students to the range of special graduate courses in nanoscience and technology for engineers. The course consists of topics in fundamental nanoscale science, plus an …
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ECE 656: Electronic Transport in Semiconductors (Fall 2009)
26 Aug 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom
This course develops a basic understanding of the theory of charge carrier transport in semiconductors and semiconductor devices and an ability to apply it to the anslysis of experiments and devices.
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ECET 499N: Introduction to Nanotechnology
30 Mar 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Helen McNally
An introduction to the emerging area of nanotechnology will be studied. The primary focus will be on the technologies of nanotechnology, with specific emphasis on electronics and electrical measurements. Instruments and techniques used in nanotechnology will be described and explored which …
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ECE 659 Quantum Transport: Atom to Transistor
27 Jan 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Supriyo Datta
This course the basic concepts of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics with special emphasis on non-equilibrium problems involving nanoscale current flow to graduate students with little or no background in these subjects.
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ECE 606: Principles of Semiconductor Devices
12 Nov 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam
In the last 50 years, solid state devices like transistors have evolved from an interesting laboratory experiment to a technology with applications in all aspects of modern life. Making transistors is a complex process that requires unprecedented collaboration among material scientists, solid state …
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ECE 495N: Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
28 Aug 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Supriyo Datta
Fall 2008
This is a newly produced version of the course that was
formerly available.
We would greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the new format and contents.
Objective:
To convey the basic concepts of nanoelectronics to electrical
engineering students with no background in …
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ECE 612: Nanoscale Transistors (Fall 2008)
27 Aug 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom
Fall 2008
This course examines the device physics of advanced transistors and the process, device, circuit, and systems considerations that enter into the development of new integrated circuit technologies. The course consists of three parts. Part 1 treats silicon MOS and MOSFET …
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Illinois ECE 440: Solid State Electronic Devices
18 Aug 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Eric Pop
The goals of this course are to give the student an understanding of the elements of
semiconductor physics and principles of semiconductor devices that
(a) constitute the
foundation required for an electrical engineering major to take
follow-on courses, and
(b) represent …
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Overview of Computational Nanoscience: a UC Berkeley Course
01 Feb 2008 | Courses | Contributor(s): Jeffrey C Grossman, Elif Ertekin
This course will provide students with the fundamentals of computational problem-solving techniques that are used to understand and predict properties of nanoscale systems. Emphasis will be placed on how to use simulations effectively, intelligently, and cohesively to predict properties that occur …
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Curriculum on Nanotechnology
27 Jan 2005 | Courses
To exploit the opportunities that nanoscience is giving us, engineers will need to learn how to think about materials, devices, circuits, and systems in new ways. The NCN seeks to bring the new understanding emerging from research in nanoscience into the graduate and undergraduate curriculum. The …
