Quantum transport in mesoscopic systems

Summary

This course aims to introduce the transport behaviors of micron-size systems, emphasizing learning about recent path-breaking experiments on 2D systems such as Graphene and other vad der Waala materials. The course will also introduce the concept of topological protection and strong correlations.

Content

Keywords

Graphene, Topology, string correlation, superconductivity, quantum Hall effects

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Quantum mechanics I and II

Solid state I and II (not mandatory)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

• Describe current research in the field of mesoscopic systems and quantum devices
• Use theoretical concepts to describe real quantum systems
• Formulate the challenges in the field of device physics and connect to quantum science and technology

Teaching methods

Lectures with student's participation and hands-on activities.

Expected student activities

Actively participate to all lectures by asking questions. Deliver a final presentation on modern research topic.

Assessment methods

Each student will be presenting one of the proposed papers during a final symposium.

Resources

Bibliography

Mesoscopic Physics: An introduction by C Harmans

Electronic transport in mesoscopic system by Supriyo Datta

Semiconductor Nanostructures by Thomas Ihn

Ressources en bibliothèque

• Electronic transport in mesoscopic systems / Datta
• Semiconductor Nanostructures / Ihn

Références suggérées par la bibliothèque

• Mesoscopic Physics: An introduction / Harmans

Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/PHYS-462