Course description
Topics: The course introduces the conductance properties of molecular systems and state-of-the-art research on this topic. There will be an emphasis on single-molecular junctions, but organic film devices will also be treated. List of topics:
Molecular structure, sigma- and pi-bonds, tight binding method
Quantum charge transport in molecules, Landauer description
Electron-phonon coupling in molecular junctions
Theoretical methods (DFT, Hartree-Fock, Born-Oppenheimer approximation)
Molecular functionality
Experimental techniques for single-molecular conductance
Organic semiconductors, OLEDS and solar cells
Programme form
Lectures and group discussions on relevant scientific articles
Literature
Lecture notes, review articles and specific research articles. These will be sent to the students by the lecturers.
Form of Examination
Written exam
More information
This is a joint Leiden-Delft course. Part of the lectures may be given in Delft.
Lecturers: Dr.ir. S.J.van der Molen (Sense Jan) and Prof.dr.J.van Ruitenbeek(Jan)