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==Short Description== | ==Short Description== | ||
− | The | + | The project is aimed to provide the student the basic knowledge of Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Non |
+ | Equilibrium Green's Function (NEGF) method. They represent the state-of-art of modelling for numerical | ||
+ | simulations in vibrational, optical, and electronic properties and transport properties of functional devices, | ||
+ | respectively. To obtain accurate results and predict the characteristics of not-yet-fabricated structures, DFT and | ||
+ | NEGF must be combined with each other. The project will focus on the study of electro-thermal properties of | ||
+ | devices whose active region is a van der Waals material, where two Transition Metal Dichalcogenides | ||
+ | monolayers are stacked on top of each other only in their central part. | ||
==The Big Picture== | ==The Big Picture== | ||
− | + | Integrated electronics constitute one of the most important and spread aspects of our everyday life and among the | |
+ | years the size shrinking of transistors, the active component of all integrated circuits, has been supported and | ||
+ | encouraged by several aspects. Nevertheless, the indefinitely reduction of dimensions cannot be the only | ||
+ | prospective, but it must be combined with the research of new channel materials and geometries able to replace | ||
+ | Silicon. Due to their ultimate thickness, van der Waals inter-layer coupling, intra-layer covalent bonds and surface | ||
+ | free of dangling bonds, artificial van der Waals materials are expected to exhibit unique features | ||
===Status: Available === | ===Status: Available === | ||
: Looking for 1 Master student | : Looking for 1 Master student | ||
− | : Interested candidates please contact: [mailto: | + | : Interested candidates please contact: [mailto:safiore@ethz.ch Ms. Sara Fiore] |
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[[Category:Available]] | [[Category:Available]] | ||
[[Category:Master Thesis]] | [[Category:Master Thesis]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Hot]] | ||
===Prerequisites=== | ===Prerequisites=== | ||
− | We are seeking a candidate with a | + | We are seeking a candidate with a basic knowledge in solid state physics and quantum mechanics. Familiarity |
+ | with programming language (e.g. python) as well as ab-initio modelling are appreciated, but not necessary. | ||
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===Type of Work=== | ===Type of Work=== | ||
− | : | + | : 40% Theory, 40% Simulation, 20% Analysis |
Latest revision as of 17:06, 16 September 2021
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Short Description
The project is aimed to provide the student the basic knowledge of Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Non Equilibrium Green's Function (NEGF) method. They represent the state-of-art of modelling for numerical simulations in vibrational, optical, and electronic properties and transport properties of functional devices, respectively. To obtain accurate results and predict the characteristics of not-yet-fabricated structures, DFT and NEGF must be combined with each other. The project will focus on the study of electro-thermal properties of devices whose active region is a van der Waals material, where two Transition Metal Dichalcogenides monolayers are stacked on top of each other only in their central part.
The Big Picture
Integrated electronics constitute one of the most important and spread aspects of our everyday life and among the years the size shrinking of transistors, the active component of all integrated circuits, has been supported and encouraged by several aspects. Nevertheless, the indefinitely reduction of dimensions cannot be the only prospective, but it must be combined with the research of new channel materials and geometries able to replace Silicon. Due to their ultimate thickness, van der Waals inter-layer coupling, intra-layer covalent bonds and surface free of dangling bonds, artificial van der Waals materials are expected to exhibit unique features
Status: Available
- Looking for 1 Master student
- Interested candidates please contact: Ms. Sara Fiore
Prerequisites
We are seeking a candidate with a basic knowledge in solid state physics and quantum mechanics. Familiarity with programming language (e.g. python) as well as ab-initio modelling are appreciated, but not necessary.
Type of Work
- 40% Theory, 40% Simulation, 20% Analysis