Course syllabus adopted 2024-01-31 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameGrafenvetenskap och -teknik
- CodeMCC130
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPNAT
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyElectrical Engineering, Engineering Physics
- DepartmentMICROTECHNOLOGY AND NANOSCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 18115
- Maximum participants30 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0114 Examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Avgust Yurgens- Masterprogramansvarig, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Engineering along with Mathematics and Engineering Preparatory Year
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Introductory level of Quantum Physics and Solid State Physics.Aim
Graphene and other two-dimensional materials are a group of new nanomaterials that hold high potential in future electronics. They are also highly interesting for fundamental physics. The aim is thus to familiarize students with graphene science and technology, ranging from graphene material properties, physics, synthesis to device fabrication/application, and obtain insights for future nanotechnology.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
By taking the course, you should be able to- describe the basic graphene properties such as high mobility, transparency, and understand why it is important for future electronics;
- describe major synthesis technologies (chemical vapor deposition, CVD, epitaxy on SiC, exfoliation, chemical methods), their advantages/disadvantages, and get hands-on experience of CVD;
- describe the characterization methods of graphene material and choose the appropriate method according to various needs, as well as judge the quality of graphene based on the measurements;
- describe the structure of graphene transistors, including advantages/drawbacks in high-frequency and logic applications;
- describe graphene transparent electrodes in optoelectronics and flexible electronics; understand pros and cons of devices based on graphene;
- describe the basics for the application of low-cost-, chemically derived graphene in printed electronics;
- describe other applications of graphene (e.g. bio and mechanical);
- describe the sp2 hybridized electronic structure/energy bands of graphene;
- understand and describe the quantum Hall effect and several other quantum phenomena characteristic for graphene;
- describe some basics of other related two-dimensional materials such as BN and MoS2: why they are interesting and what applications they can have.
Content
The course will contain lectures on different prospects for graphene and other two-dimensional materials, including synthesis, material characterization, physics, and electronic applications. The lectures will be supplemented with problem-solving- and laboratory exercises (the latter involving clean room).Organisation
The course includes a series of lectures and problem-solving assignments. There are laboratory exercises on chemical vapor deposition of graphene.Literature
Lecture notes and links to other study material will be available on Canvas.Examination including compulsory elements
Written exam. Oral and written reports of student group work with laboratory hands-on and literature project.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.