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    This module introduces recent developments in the field of semiconducting nanomaterials based on silicon or carbon, as well as their principal electronic applications.

    More precisely, the following topics are addressed:

    • Disordered semiconductors: amorphous, nano- and polycrystalline silicon
    • Silicon nanowires: structure and synthesis
    • Carbon nanotubes
    • Graphene
    • Characterization techniques for nanomaterials: near-field and spectroscopies
    • Electronic applications: photovoltaics, flat panel displays, electronic devices, detectors, sensors, etc.


    This module complements module PHY567 (Physics of semiconductors and devices)

    Requirements : Fundamentals of quantum and statistical physics

    Available until end of 31 March 2023