The discussion revolves around the electronic properties of materials in reduced dimensions, specifically focusing on whether to adopt a theoretical or experimental approach for an assignment. The scope includes both theoretical frameworks and experimental methodologies related to materials like quantum dots and nanostructures.
The discussion includes multiple viewpoints regarding the choice between theoretical and experimental approaches, and there is no consensus on which path is preferable. Participants are seeking clarification and further information rather than reaching a definitive conclusion.
Participants express uncertainty regarding the definitions and implications of "reduced dimensions" in the context of electronic properties, as well as the feasibility of conducting experiments based on available resources.
Welcome to the PF.suhruth said:I Had been given an assignment on electronic properties of materials in reduced dimension as mentioned above so I have been given another option to choose whether it to be a theoretical approach or experimental approach which one should I choose.
By "experimental approach" do you mean (a) planning an experiment, or (b) actually performing an experiment? If (b), do you have (1) the resources to either fabricate or obtain a sample and (2) the equipment to take the measurements?suhruth said:I Had been given an assignment on electronic properties of materials in reduced dimension as mentioned above so I have been given another option to choose whether it to be a theoretical approach or experimental approach which one should I choose.
I'm an undergraduate student ,planning to work on Quantum dot ,nano structures and plan to go little advanced in this field . This is just a summer introductory research course.berkeman said:Welcome to the PF.
What level in school are you? Is this for a short paper, or a senior project, or a dissertation?
And what do you mean by reduced dimensions? How much are you trying to simplify things? A
nd how can you simplify the electronic properties of materials by just reducing the number of dimensions that you use to analyze them? Are you talking about classical V=IR kinds of things, or quantum mechanical band theory?