PHYS 234: Physics of Nanoscale Systems

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 377

Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor

Description: Explores the fundamental concepts and techniques of nanoscale physics, including nanoscale fabrication and characterization techniques, electronic properties in reduced dimensions, properties of carbon nanotubes, nanoelectromechanical systems, superconductivity in reduced dimensions, and nanophotonics. Students whose research is related to materials and nanoscale systems physics receive a letter grade; other students receive a letter grade or

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with MSE 234A.

Credit: Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade.

Derived Information — The following is not part of the official catalog but is computed from catalog data.
Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: MSE 234A / PHYS 234
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26  7/25  7/25
2024-25  7/25  7/25
2023-24 11/25 11/25
2022-23  7/25  7/25
2021-22  8/25  8/25
2020-21 12/25 12/25
2019-20  5/25  5/25
2018-19  5/25  5/25
2017-18 12/25 12/25
2016-17 12/26 12/26