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Introduction to Nanoscale Engineering
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Abstract
The class gives an overview of fundamental concepts in nanoscale engineering. Mobility of small objects, interacting forces, surface tensions and wetting phenomena are some of the physical phenomena investigated. These will be applied to the description of formation and growth of nanoparticles and thin films as well as nanofabrication technologies.
Objective
The goal of the lecture is to familiarize the students with the basic phenomena occurring on the nanometer scale, thereby illustrating the links to physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology. A further objective is to demonstrate the development of technologies and processes based on or including nanoscale phenomena.
Content
- Nanoparticle building blocks for device fabrication - Particle size distributions and size selection - Nanoparticle formation - Forces between small objects - Control of nanoparticle properties in the gas-phase - The electric double layer - Characterization of nanomaterials - Microscopes and tools for nanoscale objects - Thin film formation - Nanofabrication - Small "hands-on" research project including project presentations and reporting
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Introduction to Nanoscale-Engineering |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Introduction to Nanoscale-Engineering |
|
1 h weekly |