This
page will describe PHYS 214 James Scholar Assignment 2.
Track
A—discuss chapter 2 of QED.
Track
B—choose from one of the following:
Choice
1: Single-electron transistors (SETs)
Read
the Physics World article on SETs: http://physicsweb.org/articles/world/11/9/7
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Describe the operating principle.
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Explain what might go into a calculation of the current through such a device.
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Comment on the fabrication and operation challenges.
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Do a little web search and find at least three more up-to-date facts on SETs.
Choice
2: Read the Scientific American article on “Spintronics”.
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Summarize the potential advantages.
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Describe the operating principle.
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List three recent experimental developments not mentioned in this article.
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Comment on the fabrication and operation challenges.
Deposit your paper here by 5pm Thursday, February 18, 2010.
View the articles here.