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The Physics of Low-dimensional Structures and Quantum Devices, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

This course concerns artificial materials with substructure on the nanometer scale such that the electronic motion is restricted to two, one or zero dimensions. The emphasis is on semiconductor heterostructures but also other low-dimensional systems will be discussed. The concepts and the underlying theory are introduced based on quantum mechanics and extended by the application to heterostructures.

After the lecture part of the course is completed, the student will work on a project within a research group for about 1,5 weeks. The project work will be presented orally as well as in writing.

The course consists of three modules:

Exam, 4 credits
Project, 2 credits
Laboratory Exercises, 1.5 credits

General information

Course codes: FYST79 (Science faculty), FFFN35 (LTH), FFFN35F (PhD).
Semester: autumn.
Study period: second.
Level: second cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: lectures, laboratory sessions, group work.
Assessment: written examination.
Grading scale:
- FFFN35: Fail, 3, 4, 5.
- FYST79: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG).
Syllabi for the course:
Previous course code: FYST24.

Course literature

The physics of low-dimensional semiconductors, John H. Davies, Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9780521484916

Course responsible

Mats-Erik Pistol, mats-erik.pistol@ftf.lth.se
Adam Burke, adam.burke@ftf.lth.se

Schedule

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Entry requirements

LTH

Assumed prior knowledge: (FMFF15 Quantum Mechanics and Mathematical Methods or FAFF10 Atomic and Nuclear Physics with Applications) and (FFFF01 Electronical Materials or FFFF05 Solid State Physics).

SCIENCE FACULTY

Entry requirement for FYST24: Physics 3: Modern Physics (FYSA31) or equivalent. English 6/English Course B.

Application

LTH:

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

SCIENCE FACULTY:

Apply for the course at Antagning.se. As a programme students, you may have to log in to find your courses.

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course via Antagning.se. Please note that some courses found on Antagning.se may require knowledge in Swedish.
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

During the admissions period, you will find the application details for the course at Lund University's central web pages.

The Physics of Low-dimensions at lu.se (in Swedish)
The Physics of Low-dimensions at lunduniversity.lu.se (in English)

Please note that you might need to go to the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application.

DOCTORAL STUDIES:

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, to have it counted towards your exam.)

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