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Modeling of nanotechnology: nano-electronics from quantum
theory
Modeling of nanotechnology: nano-electronics from quantum
theory
Prof. Hong Guo’s research group:Dongping Liu & Jesse Maassen
Physics departmentMcGill University
1 nanometer (nm) = 0.000000001 meter
1 nm
Copper
Our focus : Applying quantum theory to study current flow in nano-scale systems. This method represents the state-of-the-art.
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Modeling of nanotechnology: nano-electronics from quantum
theory
Modeling of nanotechnology: nano-electronics from quantum
theory
Impact of our researchImpact of our research
Understand and improve :
Transistors (1 billion/chip)
Energy applications Solar cells
Hydrogen production & storage
Thermoelectrics
Memory devices (hard drives, …)
How does CLUMEQ influence our research ?
How does CLUMEQ influence our research ?
large scale device
modeling
device parametersatomic
simulations materials,
physics
quantum mechanics
Physics
device modeling <
50nm (1000 atoms)
CLUMEQ
Science Engineering
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With CLUMEQ, there’s a qualitative change in the problems that we can treat. Our techniques can be applied to new unexplored, commercially relevant, hi-tech problems.
How does CLUMEQ influence our research ?
How does CLUMEQ influence our research ?
An example:
Typical calculations reach ~ 100-500 atoms.
World record = 1000 atoms.
With CLUMEQ, we attained more than 10000 atoms!
20 nm
Take home messageTake home message
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Nanotechnology is poised to enter the industrial world.
It will impact all aspects of modern technology (electronics, energy, medicine,…). With our local expertise combined with resources like CLUMEQ, Québec will be at the forefront of this technological & commercial revolution.
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