2. Measurable Performance Objectives
Students will understand the difference between
classic and quantum mechanics
Students will acquire basic understanding of quantum
mechanics
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of
spintronics
Students will be able to define qubit
Students will be able to compare conventional
microelectronic and spintronic devices
Students will gain an insight into future technology
Students will be able to design a top of the
technology computer.
5. Concepts, Principles, and Facts
Classic vs. quantum mechanics
Introduction to quantum mechanics
Spin-based electronics or spintronics
Qubit
Conventional microelectronic vs. spintronic
devices
Future technology
Available commercial products.
6. Classic vs. quantum mechanics
Macro world vs. the nano world
What is quantum mechanics?
Why do we need quantum mechanics?
Measurements in the macro vs nano
world
7. Quantum Mechanicsoffers explanation for
Discrete energy levels
The theory of wave-particle dual nature
Quantum tunneling
The Heisenberg uncertainty principle
Spin of a particle
8. Spintronics
Spin-based electronics
Charge-based electronics vs. spin-
based electronics
Advantages of spin-based electronics
Spintronics storage devices
9. Define qubit
Bit vs. qubit
Representation of a qubit with bra-ket
notation, |o>, |1> and superposition of
the two
15. 400 GB Hard Drive
External 400GB Hard Drive (USB 2.0/FireWire, 7200
RPM, 8MB) $300.00
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Model: ST3400801CBRK
Interface: IEEE 1394 (Firewire)|USB - Universal Serial
Bus 2.0
Access Time: 8.5
Rotational Speed: 7200
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16. 4GB Flash drive
4GB Compact Flash card
4GB flash drive which can even hold
8GB data with 2:1 data compression.
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Six Apple iPod Mini 4GB
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18. Assignment
A project will be assigned to design a
top of the technology computer with bill
of material. The students will present
their system design to the class using
power point presentation.
19. Evaluation Criteria
Students will demonstrate proficiency on all measurable
performance objectives at least to the 75% level.
Evaluation will be based on written report and oral
presentation. A rubric will be used for evaluation.