Course description Nanotechnology
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Nanotechnology last update 20 September 2011 |
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Curriculum |
Master of Science in Physics |
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Instructor |
Dr. P.F.A. Alkemade en Dr. E.W.J.M. van der Drift |
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ECTS |
6 |
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Level |
400 |
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Coursecode |
NT |
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Academic year |
2011-2012 |
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Language of instruction |
English |
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Target group |
MSc students |
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Synopsis |
The synthesis and study of objects with nanometer-size functional elements require dedicated fabrication methods. This course will provide the technological and scientific background needed to master the objectives and methods of nanofabrication. Subjects include: material properties and growth methods; pattern definition and transfer; self-assembly; (bio-)molecular manipulation; methods of inspection, analysis and characterization. |
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Prerequisites |
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Programme form |
Basic lectures, expert lectures, student presentation & discussion, and lab work.. |
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Required literature |
'Micro- and Nanofabrication' by Zheng Cui (Springer Verlag: can be hired) and 'Introduction to Nanoscience' by S.M. Lindsay (Oxford University Press). Copies of lectures, scientific papers for the student presentations and discussions, lab-work manual. |
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Form of examination |
Written exam (40%), home work (20%), student presentation (20%), and lab work (20%). |
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Period |
Fall 2011, each year |
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Time table |
http://www.physics.leidenuniv.nl/edu/master/schedule/RMSc_N.PDF |
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Notes |
Compulsory MSc of Nanoscience. |
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For more information |
More detailed information can be found on Blackboard TUDelft, code "AP3221 D":
The course starts on Wednesday 7 September
2011 in the Building of Applied Physics, Lorentzweg 1, Delft: Wednesdays: 15:45-17:30 Class room 12 (A104) |
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