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Part 1: Basic Concepts (January 23 February 24, 2012) For those seeking a gentle introduction to key concepts Week

Week Week Week Week 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: The new Ohm s law for nanoscale resistors The quantum of resistance: h/q2 ~ 25,800 ohms The nanotransistor: A device more numerous than ants The spinning electron: A new device paradigm Electricity from heat: Devices for a greener world

Part 2: Quantum Models (March 19 April 20, 2012) For those seeking a working knowledge of quantum transport models Week Week Week Week Week 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: Describing quantum systems: Atoms, solids and nanostructures Quantum transport: Non-equilibrium Green s function (NEGF) method Example 1: Conductance quantization Example 2: Spin transistor Fundamental constraints: Second law, energy and information

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