NANO 104Foundations in NanoEngineering: Physical Principles
4 units · NANO · UC San Diego
Introduction to quantum mechanics and nanoelectronics. Wave mechanics, the Schrödinger equation, free and confined electrons, band theory of solids. Nanosolids in 0D, 1D, and 2D. Application to nanoelectronic devices. Priority enrollment given to NanoEngineering majors.
Before you enroll
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “MATH 20D and NANO 11. Priority given to NA25 majors.”
Where it fits
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Winter (1 program).
What it opens up
Courses that list NANO 104 as a prerequisite (2)
NANO 146Nanoscale Optical Microscopy and Spectroscopy
NANO 168Electrical, Dielectric, and Magnetic Properties of Engineering Materials
