Possible topics for term papers:
Adiabatic electron pumps, Spin pumps Multiple terminal transport Single electron devices Quantum size effect on growth Quantum size effect on physical properties Single spin detection Quantum computing on solid state devices Berry phase in nanostructures Optical effects in nanostructures Magnetism in nanostructures Spin-orbit effects in nanostructures ……
Requirement: Review on experimental and theoretical development in the last five years. Please provide references. The paper should be 5-10 pages long, double spaced of font 12pt. It should include a title, abstract, introduction, main text, and conclusion. The term papers are due on March 24, 2005. Presentations will start on March 29. Tools: Web of science http://isi01.isiknowledge.com/portal.cgi/wos/, or search on web sites of Physical review letters, Applied Physics Letters, Nature, Science.