PHYS 547 - Advanced Experimental Methods in Nanoscale Physics

(3 units)

Prerequisite: PHYS 254, PHYS 350 or consent of instructor.
Experimental techniques and ideas that have revolutionized condensed matter physics in the last centuries will be presented. Topics include superconductivity, graphene, and noise in electronic signals that hide exciting phenomena. A theoretical introduction will be followed by hands-on experiments.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.). Double Numbered with: PHYS 447