Marina Pivetta

The course covers relevant experimental and theoretical concepts in nanoscale science, from fundamental aspects like quantum tunneling and quantum size effects, to hot topics like quantum transport and nanoscale magnetism.

Physics lab IIIa

PHYS-319

The students observe a number of physical phenomena and their technological applications. The course aims at acquiring knowledge about the methods of observation, measurement and experimental data analysis. The students practice scientific communication.

Physics lab IIIb

PHYS-320

Physics lab IIb

PHYS-211

This practical course provides a contact with basic physical phenomena and their applications, it should help students acquire knowledge about the methods of observation and measurement as well as data analysis and presentation.

Solid state physics

PHYS-337

This lecture gives an introduction to Solid State Physics. We will treat crystal structure, lattice vibrations, electronic properties, electric and heat conductance, as well as magnetic properties. The level is the one of the book by Ashcroft & Mermin.

Spintronics : basics and applications

PHYS-510

Starting from fundamentals of magnetism, the course develops the concepts required to understand and describe reading and writing processes of a magnetic bit. Similarities and differences between classical and quantum systems are addressed.