Quantum Structures: Photonics and Transport, 6 credits

Kvantstrukturer: fotonik och transport, 6 hp

TFYA91

The course is disused.
All instances mentioned below are cancelled.

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Vanya Darakchieva

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 54 h
Recommended self-study hours: 106 h

Available for exchange students

Yes
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV N.B.
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Chinese 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Chinese (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Chinese (Applied physics -Theory, Modelling and Computation) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, French 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, French (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, French (Applied physics -Theory, Modelling and Computation) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, German 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, German (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, German (Applied physics -Theory, Modelling and Computation) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Japanese 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Japanese (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Japanese (Applied physics -Theory, Modelling and Computation) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Spanish 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Spanish (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering, Spanish (Applied physics -Theory, Modelling and Computation) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Applied Physics - Materials and Nano Physics) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Applied Physics - Theory, Modelling and Computation) 9 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6MMSN Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's Programme 3 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6MFYS Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme 3 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6MFYS Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme (Experimentell fysik) 3 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED
6MFYS Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme (Teoretisk fysik) 3 (Autumn 2020) 1 1 English Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

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

Specific information

The course is cancelled 2020.

The course is partly replaced by TFYM03 from 2021. 

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Physics of Condenced Matter (part 1), Quantum Mechanics.

Intended learning outcomes

The course will provide deeper understanding of semiconductor properties such as crystal structures, band structure, doping, absorption, transport, and how they are affected by the reduced dimensionality of quantum structures. The students are expected to attain a solid understanding of these properties and the principles of quantum devices and to become well prepared for further studies in the field.

After the course the students should able be to
 •   explain the effects of reduced dimensionality on optical, electronic and transport related properties of quantum structures
 •   explain fundamental principles for quantum devices
 •   choose and utilize appropriate strategies to compute (analytically and/or computer-based) relevant parameters, such as carrier density, Fermi-level, doping etc., in quantum structures
 •   use optical characterization techniques at cryo-temperatures, perform analysis of the obtained information and write a lab report in English

Course content

The objective of the course is to transfer a basic understanding of fundamental properties and characteristics of quantum structures, and how these properties can be exploited for applications in photonics, electronics, and future quantum technologies. Within the frame of the course, a description of the important methods to fabricate, characterize and model epitaxial quantum structures. The course aims at an improved understanding of the effects caused by a reduction of the dimensionality of a semiconductor; from the 3-dimensional bulk, via 2- and 1-dimensional quantum wells and -wires, to 0-dimensional quantum dots.

    •    Methods for fabrication of epitaxial quantum heterostructures

    •    Defects in semiconductors, the effective mass model

    •    Models for energy bands and quantized energy levels in defects, quantum wells, wires and dots

    •    Internal strain and electric fields in heterostructures

    •    Distribution functions for electrons and holes, density of states and doping

    •    Transport properties and scattering processes in low-dimensional systems, including resonant tunneling, quantized conductance, and the quantized Hall effect

    •    Optical properties, absorption, and low-dimensional excitons

    •    Recombination processes, the Purcell effect and quantum electrodynamics

    •    Concepts for manipulation and measurement of individual electrons and photons

    •    Applications and potential applications of quantum structures

 

Laboratory Exercises involves:
• Polarization-resolved, low-temperature, high-frequency optical process measurements in low dimensional quantum structures by optical Hall effect spectroscopy
• Analysis of measurement data using numerical methods

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, tutorial sessions and laboratory exercises. The tutorial sessions are mainly focused on problem solving, but can to some extent also include demonstration of research facilities. The laboratory exercises includes moderna approaches for characterization and modeling of quantum structures.

Examination

LAB1Laboratory Work2 creditsU, G
TEN1Written Examination4 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

Vanya Darakchieva

Course website and other links

http://www.ifm.liu.se/undergrad/fysikgtu/coursepage.html?selection=all&sort=kk

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 54 h
Recommended self-study hours: 106 h

Course literature

Books

  • Davies, John H, Davies, John H, (2009) The physics of low-dimensional semiconductors : an introduction
    ISBN: 9780521481489, 9780521484916

Articles

  • H. L. Stormer, The quantized Hall effect Science 220/1983/1241

Other

  • Utdelat material, forskningsartiklar
Code Name Scope Grading scale
LAB1 Laboratory Work 2 credits U, G
TEN1 Written Examination 4 credits U, 3, 4, 5

Books

Davies, John H, Davies, John H, (2009) The physics of low-dimensional semiconductors : an introduction

ISBN: 9780521481489, 9780521484916

Articles

H. L. Stormer, The quantized Hall effect Science 220/1983/1241

Other

Utdelat material, forskningsartiklar

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)

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)

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

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

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

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

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery

                            
2.3 System thinking

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
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

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
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

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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