Admission requirements
none
Description
In this elective shall we investigate the fascinating physics behind several present-day and future technologies. The course will connect already acquired knowledge in physics (such as in "introductie moderne natuurkunde") to high-tech applications, and exapnd on it, in order to gain deeper insight. We do this by
repetition by homework assignments (and possibly online tests) for better memorizing
instructions for preparation for the next lecture
lectures with time for discussions (possibly online)
you will write a report and do peer review about the physics of a modern technology
The most important topics and technologies that we discuss are
Solid-state physics and optics (crystal structure, electronic bands, LEDs, solar cells, single photon detectors)
Photonic crystals, single photon technologies
Quantum information and technology (qubits, quantum cryptography, quantum computing)
Modern electron and scanning-probe microscopy techniques
Course Objectives
After completing the course you can quickly identify the relevant physical concepts behind modern technologies, perform simple quantitative calculations and estimations, and be able to report it.
More specifically, after actively participating in the course you will be able to
understand the basic concepts of solid-state physics including optical properties of semiconductor devices
have insight into the fascinating properties of controlled quantum systems
predict the evolution of quantum systems and measurements
have an overview of modern measurement methods on the nanometer scale
write a scientific report and asses reports critically
You also will be trained in
effcient finding of information sources and critically assessing them
understanding and assessing scientific articles
perform good assessments and approximations
do simple back-of-the-envelope calculations
scientific writing
Timetable
Please see [Brightspace]
Mode of Instruction
Lectures, homework, project work (self-study, feedback, probably presentations, report, peer review)
Study load
Lectures: 22h
Preparation of lectures and homework: 26h
Project: 36h
Assessment method
Preliminary:
Homework: +1.0 bonus point or 20%
Project (in pairs):
- Preparation: 20%
- Presentation: 20%
- Report: 40%
- Peer review: 20%
Reading list
none
Registration
Registration via uSis
For registration see this link