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151-0605-00L 5 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-PHYS , D-MATL , D-MAVT , D-ITET
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Nanosystems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Andreas Stemmer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:15:01

Abstract

From atoms to molecules to condensed matter: characteristic properties of simple nanosystems and how they evolve when moving towards complex ensembles.Intermolecular forces, their macroscopic manifestations, and ways to control such interactions.Self-assembly and self-organization of 2D and 3D structures.Functioning nanosystems and how they deviate from macroscopic engineering principles.

Objective

Familiarize students with basic principles governing the nano domain.

Content

From atoms to molecules to condensed matter: characteristic properties of simple nanosystems and how they evolve when moving towards complex ensembles. Intermolecular forces, their macroscopic manifestations, and ways to control such interactions. Examples from current research. Self-assembly and self-organization of 2D and 3D structures. Special processes possible in the nano domain. Functioning nanosystems and how they deviate from macroscopic engineering principles: examples from biology.

Resources

Literature

• Kuhn, Hans; Försterling, H. D.: Principles of Physical Chemistry. Understanding Molecules, Molecular Assemblies, Supramolecular Machines. 1999, Wiley, ISBN: 0-471-95902-2 • Evans, D.F.; Wennerstrom, H.: The Colloidal Domain. Where Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Technology Meet. Advances in Interfacial Engineering Series. 2nd ed., 1999, Wiley, ISBN: 0-471-24247-0 • Israelachvili, Jacob N.: Intermolecular and Surface Forces. 2nd ed., 1992, Academic Pr., ISBN: 0-12-375181-0

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Nanosystems
2 Semesterwochenstunden zusätzlich "nach Vereinbarung"
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (ML F 39)
  • 13.12 Date 12:15-13:00 (ML F 39)
  • 20.12 Date 12:15-13:00 (ML F 39)
4 h weekly

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