MSE 234A: Physics of Nanoscale Systems

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 442

Prerequisites: graduate standing; or consent of instructor

Description: Introduction to fundamental quantum physics in nanoscale systems and low dimensional materials. Including synthesis of low-dimensional material systems; physics-based experimental approaches to nanotechnology; mesoscopic quantum transport of electrons; quantum phenomena involving spin; silicon nanoelectronics and beyond; and future electronics based on topological materials.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with PHYS 234.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

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