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PHYS 550
Mesoscopic Physics

Faculty Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester Fall 2025-2026
Course PHYS 550 - Mesoscopic Physics
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14:40-17:30
Wed
FENS-G015
Sep 29, 2025-Jan 3, 2026
Level of course Masters
Course Credits SU Credit:3, ECTS:10
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Course Type Lecture

Instructor(s) Information

İnanç Adagideli

Course Information

Catalog Course Description
Quantum effects in low dimensional systems and nanostructures, pseudo-two dimensional systems and superlattices, quantum wires, quantum dots, quantum transport theory, Kubo equation, localization, universal conductance fluctuations, Aharonov-Bohm effect, single electron phenomena, quantum Hall effects, Kondo effect.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: (i) explain and discuss basic phenomena in the mesoscale physics (ii) calculate conductance of simple nanoscale conductors (iii) follow research papers in the field
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