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Quantum mechanics (QM), also known as quantum physics or quantum theory, is a branch of physics providing a mathematical description of much of the dual particle-like and wave-like behavior and interactions of energy and matter. It departs from classical mechanics primarily at the atomic and subatomic scales, the so-called quantum realm. In advanced topics of QM, some of these behaviors are macroscopic and only emerge at very low or very high energies or temperatures.

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  1. Computational Nanoscience, Lecture 13: Introduction to Computational Quantum Mechanics

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    Teaching Materials | 30 Apr 2008 | Contributor(s):: Jeffrey C Grossman, Elif Ertekin

    In this lecture we introduce the basic concepts that will be needed as we explore simulation approaches that describe the electronic structure of a system.

  2. Introduction to Coulomb Blockade Lab

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    Teaching Materials | 31 Mar 2008 | Contributor(s):: Bhaskaran Muralidharan, Xufeng Wang, Gerhard Klimeck

    The tutorial is based on the Coulomb Blockade Lab available online at Coulomb Blockade Lab. Students are introduced to the concepts of level broadening and charging energies in artificial atoms (single quantum dots) and molecules (coupled quantum dots).A tutorial level introduction to the...

  3. Quantum Dot Spectra, Absorption, and State Symmetry: an Exercise

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    Teaching Materials | 30 Mar 2008 | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck

    The tutorial questions based on the Quantum Dot Lab v1.0 available online at Quantum Dot Lab. Students are asked to explore the various different quantum dot shapes, optimize the intra-band absorption through geometry variations, and consider the concepts of state symmetry and eigenstates.

  4. Computational Nanoscience, Lecture 4: Geometry Optimization and Seeing What You're Doing

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    Teaching Materials | 13 Feb 2008 | Contributor(s):: Jeffrey C Grossman, Elif Ertekin

    In this lecture, we discuss various methods for finding the ground state structure of a given system by minimizing its energy. Derivative and non-derivative methods are discussed, as well as the importance of the starting guess and how to find or generate good initial structures. We also briefly...

  5. Finite Height Quantum Well: an Exercise for Band Structure

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    Teaching Materials | 31 Jan 2008 | Contributor(s):: David K. Ferry

    Use the Resonant Tunneling Diodes simulation tool on nanoHUB to explore the effects of finite height quantum wells. Looking at a 2 barrier device, 300 K, no bias, other standard variables, and 3 nm thick barriers and a 7 nm quantum well, determine the energies of the two lowest quasi-bound states.

  6. Molecular Orbital Theory

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    Teaching Materials | 18 Dec 2006 | Contributor(s):: Luis Emmanuel Bonilla

    This is the seventh contribution from the students in the University of Texas at El Paso Molecular Electronics course given in the fall of 2006.Luis Bonilla and Abel Perez have designed a presentation on molecular orbital theory for high school students.Abel Perez: I obtained my BS at Instituto...