Nanotecnologias e Nanoelectrónica

Objectives

To provide the students with a view of nano and microstructures based on semiconductor, organic and magnetic materials, their operation principles and technological challenges for the integration as functional devices. To identify the physical mechanisms guiding the operation of several modern nanoelectronic components and also emerging technologies. To explore concepts based on nanoparticles (quantum dots, magnetic nanoparticles) and carbon nanotubes, and its manipulation in chip. Application of nanodevices in biology: biomolecular recognition platforms and neuroelectronics.

Syllabus

1. Semiconductor materials (3D): Heterostructures and industry roadmap for CMOS. 2- Post-CMOS devices: 2D and 1D semiconductors.Semiconductor quantum dots. 3- Organic electronics and liquid crystals: materials, operation and technological advances. 4- Spintronics: operation and technological advances. 3d transition metal ferromagnetism. Magnetic resonance (NMR). Magnetic thin films and spintronic heterostructures. 5- Optical nanodevices and nanophotonics: materials, operation and technological advances. 6- Nanoparticle manipulation using electrical and/or magnetic fields. Integrated platforms for bioengineering. Optical and magnetic tweezers. 7- Neuroelectronics. Information transmission in neurons.The interface neuron- chip. Micro and nano electrodes for transcranial implants. Memristor devices and neuromorphic computation. 8- Introduction to quantum information technologies. Principles and technological advances.

Prerequisites

The students should have a good knowledge of solid state physics and basic knowledge of electronics. Reaching the learning objectives would be faster with prior knowledge on numerical calculation for problem solving (eg. using Mathematica or MatLab).

Cross Competence Component

Development of critical thinking (applied while describing the innovation of the nanodevice presented in the oral) and strategies for problem solving (for the problem series resolution) Development of interpersonal skills at the evaluation components (oral discussion, problem resolution reports and team work) Using multimedia tools (for the oral presentation and problem solving) Development of deontological principles (eg give credits to the sources of information for the oral presentation) and adequate strategies for searching and managing information. 30% of the evaluation components.

Programming And Computing Component

Several of the problems require numerical calculation. The computational component is 10%.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.