Module overview
Linked modules
Pre-requisite: ELEC3207 or ELEC6259
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand how quantum mechanics is linked with advanced nanodevices and quantum information processing.
- Understand the inter-relation between different technologies in the design of integrated devices.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Quantum mechanics for electronic applications
- Device scaling and quantum effects on nanoscale devices.
- Fundamentals of quantum information processing.
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Characterise optical properties of quantum dots and their effect on device operation.
- Use simulation to analyse quantum-dot devices.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Write a short essay for a given subject.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Wider reading or practice | 15 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Completion of assessment task | 50 |
| Revision | 20 |
| Lecture | 24 |
| Follow-up work | 15 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
IRDS – International Roadmap for Devices and Systems. https://irds.ieee.org/
Textbooks
M. A. Nielsen and I. L. Chuang (2000). Quantum Computation and Quantum Information. Cambridge University Press.
Edt R. Waser (2005). Nanoelectronics and Information Technology.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 20% |
| Laboratory Report | 30% |
| Examination | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External