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Introduction to Quantum Materials and Devices
PHYSICS 195B

Jointly Offered with: Faculty of Arts & Sciences as APPHY 195B

Course Information

Description

This course provides an introduction to quantum materials and devices, including low-dimensional materials, single and double quantum dots, Josephson junctions, and graphene. Their behavior is explained using quantum and semiclassical transport, the Coulomb blockade, and superconductivity. Quantum devices offer new approaches for electronics and photonics.

Course Notes

Formerly ENGSCI 171. Physics 195b is also offered as Applied Physics 195b. Students may not take both for credit.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Physics
Course Component Lecture
Subject Physics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students