Quantum
Mechanical &
Electromagnetic
Systems
Modelling Lab
Welcome to quest !
quest is an academic research lab at the prestigious Ghent University and the world-renowned R&D centre imec. Together with our academic and industrial partners, our mission is to advance science in the domain of quantum mechanical and electromagnetic modelling, simulation and design of (nano)electronic devices and systems. We also strongly believe and invest in the education and training of young engineers and scientists in this exciting field of research.
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Our research topics
QM(*) and hybrid QM/EM(**) modelling of nanodevices
EM modelling of interconnects, packages, and devices
EM modelling for scattering and antenna systems
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal and Power Integrity
Uncertainty quantification of (nano)devices and systems
Optimization and design of (nano)devices and systems
(*) QM: quantum mechanical / (**) EM: electromagnetic
Latest
Publications
These are our most recent publications. For a complete overview, please click on the link below.
Bridging the AC Non-Equilibrium Green’s Function Formalism and Transmission Line Models for the Analysis of Nanointerconnects
The unfavorable scaling of Cu interconnects at nanoscale dimensions has prompted the search for alternative materials. To model electron transport
Conservative fourth-order accurate finite-difference scheme to solve the (3+1)D tilted Dirac equation in strained Dirac semimetals
Owing to their increased electron mobility compared to conventional semiconductors, three-dimensional (3D) Dirac semimetals are considered to be promising candidates