Transport at Nanoscale Interfaces Laboratory

Abstract

Carbon-based materials belong to the emerging quantum materials that bear a strong promise for applications in quantum technology. The lecture will provide a broad insight into nanoscale carbon-based materials, from their fundamental opto-electronic properties to their implementation in practical devices. We will first discuss the electronic properties of carbon-based materials, focusing on low-dimensionality systems, starting from short molecules that can be seen as 0D quantum dots, to graphene, a 2D material with remarkable mechanical, electrical and optical properties. The experimental techniques to fabricate and electronically characterize such systems will be addressed and their electronic transport properties discussed. Finally, we will extend the discussion to practical devices such as ion-sensing field-effect transistors.

 

Contents

Introduction. Carbon from 0D to 3D. (L1, L2, L3)

Condensed matter physics reminder and fundamental properties of electronic systems

Molecular junctions: formation mechanisms, transport, spectroscopy, data analysis and insights from theory

Graphene for electronics: electrodes, junctions, Graphenen nanoribbons, hydrodynamic and thermoelectric transport

Nanoscale devices for sensing

 

May 29: Mini-workshop: Talks by students (10′ talk + 5′ discussion).

May 31: Excursion to Empa (to be confirmed)


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Molecular and carbon-based electronic systems (2CP, 37839-01)

Please note - new time & room:

Wednesday, 12.00-14.00, Room 1.09, Physics Department, Klingelbergstrasse 82, 4056 Basel
Michel Calame (michel.calame@unibas.ch; michel.calame@empa.ch)


Mar 03, 2024 Welcome Angel & Alex

This month, a warm welcome to our two new team members from Spain who will be working with Mira Dimitrievska!

Welcome to Angel, who already has a strong foundation in our lab after completing his Master's thesis here. He's now excited to continue his research journey with us by pursuing his PhD.

Axel: Welcome to Axel, a PhD student in his final year and academic guest with us, who will be researching the application of Raman spectroscopy to solar cells.


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