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EE-536: Physical models for micro and nanosystems

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Students will learn simple theoretical models, the theoretical background of finite element modeling as well as its application to modeling charge, mass and heat transport in electronic, fluidic and electromechanical micro and nanosystem.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/physical-models-for-micro-and-nanosystems-EE-536

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/physical-models-for-micro-and-nanosystems-EE-536

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Lectures in this course (25)

Electrostatics: Basis and Applications

Explores Coulomb's law, electric fields, capacitance, conductors, and dielectrics in electrostatic systems.

Magnetostatics: Electric Current and Magnetic Fields

Explores the interaction between electric current and magnetic fields, covering Ampère's law, electromagnetic induction, and different materials' behavior in magnetic fields.

Introduction to the finite element method

Introduces the finite element method and explains its application on 1D problems.

Comsol Session: Parallel Plate Capacitor

Covers physical models, project groups, and Comsol setup for a parallel plate capacitor.

Capacitor and Self-Heating in a Wire

Covers the simulation of a capacitor and self-heating in a wire using Comsol.

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