EE
315/ECE 451
Nanoelectronics
I
Course
Syllabus (Fall 2016)
Fairfield University School of
Engineering
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Course
Number: EE 315 / ECE451 |
Course
Name: Nanoelectronics I |
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Course Time: Mon, Wed
5 pm-6:15pm |
Course Location: BNW 341 |
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Schedule: 9/7/2015 -
12/20/2016 |
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Instructor: Jeffrey
N. Denenberg |
Office: BNW
301C |
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Office Phone: (203) 254-4000x3330 |
Hours:
: Tues & Thurs 4:30 6:00, |
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Personal email checked at all times |
Course Description:
Building on the two introductory courses in
nanotechnology, this course is the first of two that describe how
nanotechnology can be integrated in to the electronics industry. The unique electrical mechanical, and optical
properties of structures in the nanometer range and how they may be applied to
electronics products are discussed.
Principles of electronic materials, semiconductor devices, and
microfabrication techniques will be extended to the nanoscale. Students will increase their knowledge of
electronic structure and the behavior of optoelectronic and low-dimensional
systems. Students make extensive use of
the available literature to seek out potential applications of nanotechnology. Intended for students interested in the minor
in nanotechnology Nanoelectronics track. Also open to interested graduate
students in ECE.
Lecture course. Three credits.
Prerequisites: EE 213 and EG212 or permission of instructor
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Objectives |
Outcomes |
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1 |
To
understand the physical laws governing the behavior of electrons in solid
materials |
Students
will be able to solve mathematical
models and describe the behavior
of quantum mechanical and solid state physics of bulk materials |
Knowledge & Application |
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2 |
To
understand how nanoscale phenomena can impact the electrical and
optoelectronic properties of nanostructures |
Students
will mathematically analyze the
effects of reducing electronic materials to the nanoscale |
Analysis |
a |
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3 |
To
understand the present state of nanotechnology in contemporary electronics
and optoelectronics |
Students
will survey the available
literature, write a report, and
present an explanation of a
current product incorporating Nano electronic components or methods. |
Comprehension, Analysis,
& Synthesis |
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Students
will critique peers oral
presentations on the effectiveness of their explanations and their analysis
of the Nano electronic elements. |
Evaluation |
j, k |
Textbook:
Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics, George W. Hanson, Pearson/ Prentice Hall, ISBN: 978-0-13-195708-4
Reference Video Lectures by Dr. Supriyo Datta,
Purdue:
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nanoHUB-U: Fundamentals of
Nanoelectronics, Part 1: Basic Concepts
Video Notes: Index to Vol 1, Lect. 1-9, Lect. - 10-17
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nanoHUB-U: Fundamentals of
Nanoelectronics, Part 2: Quantum Models
Performance Indicators and grading:
Midterm
exams will be given during the term as outlined in the syllabus.
Homework Quizzes (Best 5 of 8 count) 50%
Quiz Review Exam 25%
Team Seminar 25%
The purpose of homework: A:
To give student practice; B: To give professor feedback.
Homework will be not be collected
or graded. Short in-class quizzes will
be given to determine student effort on homework. Homework is due the week after it is assigned
(except when specified). The related quiz will be scheduled after there
is an opportunity to review the homework.
If you understand how to do the
homework problems you will have an easier time with the Quizzes.
Presentation:
The presentation will consist of partner research into
a topic in Nanoelectronics that is being exploited in current products. This presentation will be graded for
thoroughness, depth of the research primarily and the use of your own
words. Presentation style will only be a
secondarily issue. You will also
critique each others presentations.
Class
structure:
Lectures
will be the primary source of information.
Homework assignments will be discussed in class. Students will be expected to work problems in
class. You will find it beneficial to review the chapters before the lecture.
Office hours are open for discussion of anything. You can get help with homework, projects, or
more detailed explanations of topics covered in class. Feel free to stop by, or make an appointment
to meet another time.
Academic
Integrity:
Working with classmates to study, resolve problems,
and learn the material is expected and encouraged during normal course
work. However, during individual
evaluations (e.g. quizzes, exams, individual projects, etc.) you are expected
to comply with all standards of academic honesty. You will be graded fairly, and so your work
should fairly represent your knowledge, abilities, and effort, not that of
others. Any breach of integrity
(including but not limited to: copying solutions, internet solutions, copying
from peers, claiming work or designs without proper citation, etc.), will not
only impact your ability to learn the material and my ability to help you
through proper feedback, it will result in academic penalty. Any individual found in breach of this code
will fail the afflicted assignment and will be asked to meet privately; any
other offenses will be referred to the Dean for further action, and could
result in penalties as severe as expulsion from the University.
Class Topics and
Order of Material
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Date |
Topics/Chapters |
Ch. |
HW |
References |
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1 |
05
- Sep 07 - Sep |
Labor Day: No Classes Introduction to
Nanoelectronics |
Ch.1: 1,3,4 |
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2 |
12 Sep 14 Sep |
Classical Particles and
Waves, Quantum Particles Quiz 1 |
Ch.2: 1-3,6 |
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3 |
19 Sep 21 Sep |
Quantum Mechanics of
Electrons Quiz 2 |
Ch.3: 1,2,4,7 |
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4 |
26 Sep 28 Sep |
Free and Confined Electrons Quiz 3 |
Ch.4: 1,3-5 |
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5 |
03 - Oct 05 - Oct |
Free and Confined Electrons Review Ch 4 HW |
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6 |
10
- Oct 12 - Oct |
Columbus Day No Class Band Theory of Solids &
Optoelectronics |
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Ch.5: 1,2,6,7 |
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7 |
17 - Oct 19 - Oct |
Tunnel Junctions &
Applications Quiz 4 |
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Ch.6: 1,3,4,9 |
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8 |
24 - Oct 26 - Oct |
Coulomb Blockade and SET Quiz 5 |
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Ch.7: 1,2,4,6 |
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9 |
31 - Oct 02 - Nov |
Density of States Quiz 6 |
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Ch.8: 4,6,8 |
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10 |
07 - Nov 09 - Nov |
Semiconductor Quantum
Wells/Wires/Dots Quiz 7 |
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Ch.9: 1,4,9 |
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11 |
14 - Nov 16 - Nov |
Fabrication Techniques Quiz 8 |
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12 |
21 - Nov 23-27
Nov |
Semi/Classical/Ballistic
Transport Thanksgiving No Classes |
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13 |
28 - Nov 30 - Nov |
Review for Quiz
Comprehensive Exam Quiz Comprehensive Exam |
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14 |
05 - Dec 07 - Dec |
Exam Reprise Team
Presentations Team Presentations |
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15 |
12 - Dec |
Team Presentations |
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Dec
13, 14 and 18 |
Reading Days No Classes or Exams |
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Dec
14-21 |
Final exam period |
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Dec
15 |
3:00-6:00 Team Presentations (if required) |
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