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

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Nanosystems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Andreas Stemmer

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:16

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 Stunden zusätzlich: 11.12. und 18.12.2008 Die Übungen finden in den Labors statt.	Thu 10:15-12:00 (ML F 39) 11.12 Date 12:15-13:00 (ML F 39) 18.12 Date 12:15-13:00 (ML F 39)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Micro & Nano Systems and Processes
Materials Science Master
- Majors
  - Nano-Science and -Technology
Biomedical Engineering Master
- Major Courses
  - Bioinstrumentation and Signal Processing (A minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.)
  - Electives for All Tracks (The suggested elective courses for each track are available on the website of the Master Program Biomedical Engineering ( ).)
Micro- and Nanosystems Master
- Core Courses
  - Elective Core Courses (To be discussed with the tutor.)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Majors
  - Micro- and Optoelectronics (A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Core Subjects (These core subjects are particularly recommended for the field of "Micro- and Optoelectronics".)