Lecture 2: Thresholds, Islands, and Fractals

04 Nov 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

Three basic concepts of the percolation theory – namely, percolation threshold, cluster size distribution, and fractal dimension – are defined and methods to calculate them are illustrated via …

https://nanohub.org/resources/5698

Lecture 3: Electrical Conduction in Percolative Systems

17 Sep 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

Network for Computational Nanotechnology, Intel Foundation

https://nanohub.org/resources/7171

Lecture 3: Low Bias Transport in Graphene: An Introduction

18 Sep 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

Outline: Introduction and Objectives Theory Experimental approach Results Discussion Summary Lecture notes are available for this lecture. Network for Computational Nanotechnology, …

https://nanohub.org/resources/7401

Lecture 3: Resistance-Ballistic to Diffusive

28 Jul 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

The resistance of a ballistic conductor and concepts, such as the quantum contact resistance, are introduced and discussed. The results are then generalized to treat transport all the way from …

https://nanohub.org/resources/11746

Lecture 4: Graphene: An Experimentalist's Perspective

12 Feb 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Joerg Appenzeller

Network for Computational Nanotechnology, Intel Foundation

https://nanohub.org/resources/7421

Lecture 4: Stick Percolation and Nanonet Electronics

26 Oct 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

Outline: Stick percolation and nanonet transistors Short channel nanonet transistors Long channel nanonet transistors Transistors at high voltages Conclusions

https://nanohub.org/resources/7172

Lecture 4: Thermoelectric Effects-Physical Approach

28 Jul 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

The effect of temperature gradients on current flow and how electrical currents produce heat currents are discussed.

https://nanohub.org/resources/11747

Lecture 5: 2D Nets in a 3D World: Basics of Nanobiosensors and Fractal Antennae

27 Oct 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

Outline: Background:
 A
 different
 type
 of
 transport
 problem
 Example:
 Classical
 biosensors Fractal 
dimension
 and
 cantor
 transform Example:
 fractal …

https://nanohub.org/resources/7173

Lecture 5: NEGF Simulation of Graphene Nanodevices

23 Sep 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Supriyo Datta

Network for Computational Nanotechnology, Intel Foundation

https://nanohub.org/resources/7422

Lecture 5: Thermoelectric Effects - Mathematics

16 Aug 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

Beginning with the general model for transport, we mathematically derive expressions for the four thermoelectric transport coefficients: (i) Electrical conductivity, (ii) Seebeck coefficient (or …

https://nanohub.org/resources/11851

Lecture 6: 3D Nets in a 3D World: Bulk Heterostructure Solar Cells

27 Oct 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

Outline: Introduction: 

definitions
 and
 review
 Reaction
 diffusion
 in 
fractal 
volumes Carrier
 transport
 in 
BH
 solar 
cells All
 phase
 transitions …

https://nanohub.org/resources/7174

Lecture 6: An Introduction to Scattering

16 Aug 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

In this lecture, we show how the mean-free-path (mfp) is related to the time between scattering events and briefly discuss how the scattering time is related to underlying physical processes.

https://nanohub.org/resources/11856

Lecture 6: Graphene PN Junctions

22 Sep 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

Outline: Introduction Electron optics in graphene Transmission across NP junctions Conductance of PN and NN junctions Discussion Summary Network for Computational Nanotechnology, Intel …

https://nanohub.org/resources/7423

Lecture 7: Connection to the Bottom Up Approach

23 Sep 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

While the previous lectures have been in the spirit of the bottom up approach, they did not follow the generic device model of Datta. In this lecture, the ballistic MOSFET theory will be formally …

https://nanohub.org/resources/5314

Lecture 7: On Reliability and Randomness in Electronic Devices

14 Apr 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

Outline: Background
 information Principles
 of 
reliability
 physics Classification
 of 
Electronic
 Reliability Structure 
Defects
 in
 Electronic
 Materials Conclusions

https://nanohub.org/resources/7175

Lecture 7: The Boltzmann Transport Equation

17 Aug 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

Semi-classical carrier transport is traditionally described by the Boltzmann Transport Equation (BTE). In this lecture, we present the BTE, show how it is solved, and relate it to the Landauer …

https://nanohub.org/resources/11861

Lecture 8: Measurements

16 Aug 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

A brief introduction to commonly-used techniques, such as van der Pauw and Hall effect measurements.

https://nanohub.org/resources/11862

Lecture 8: Mechanics of Defect Generation and Gate Dielectric Breakdown

10 Mar 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

https://nanohub.org/resources/7176

Lecture 9: Breakdown in Thick Dielectrics

05 Apr 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

Outline: Breakdown in gas dielectric and Paschen’s law Spatial and temporal dynamics during breakdown Breakdown in bulk oxides: puzzle Theory of pre-existing defects: Thin oxides Theory of …

https://nanohub.org/resources/7177

Lecture 9: Introduction to Phonon Transport

17 Aug 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

This lecture is an introduction to phonon transport. Key similarities and differences between electron and phonon transport are discussed.

https://nanohub.org/resources/11869