Prerequisites: at least two of EE 201/MSE 207, EE 202/ MSE 217, ME 100A, ME 116A, or equivalents
Description: Explores fundamental processes of energy transport and conversion at short length and time scales. Introduces classical and quantum- mechanical size effects on electrons, phonons, and photons. Topics include modes of energy storage, coupling between energy carriers, and electrical and thermal transport using the Boltzmann transport equation and/or kinetic theory.
Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.