NanoElec: Nanoelectronics and devices with molecules and nanoparticles

This course establishes the bridge between fundamental concepts from physics and chemistry, and the most recent applications in electronics. The focus is placed on the “materials science” aspect of nanoelectronics, optoelectronics and organic electronics. It will lead the students from the quantum structure of solids and from the molecular architectures, to the the working principles of elementary devices such as organic field effect transistors (OFET), organic Light Emitting Devices (OLED), quantum dot (QD) based photodetectors, or a plasmonic activated photovoltaic cells. It will help the students understanding the “molecular electronic” revolution at play nowadays and help them find their place, either in academic research lab or in industrial R&D departments.