Phys 557 Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Phys 557 Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom

Feynman

A multidisciplinary and gentle introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

This course is a gentle and multidisciplinary introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. The main goal is to bring people already well advanced in their thesis work together, and create a multidisciplinary and professional discussion environment.

The ultra-small has the potential to make enormous changes to our world.

Course prerequisites

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Characterization

Chapter 3: Carbon pt.1

Chapter 4: Carbon pt.2 

Chapter 5: Theoretical Methods

Chapter 6: Quantum Computers

 

Syllabus

The students of this course are expected to have already some progress in their thesis, at least a comprehensive literature survey on the topic they are working on.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to simulate a multi-disciplinary workshop environment. In the first few weeks, we shall cover a lot of nanoscience and nanotechnology-related topics, without going into details. The main aim of this course is to create a discussion and collaborative environment between the students so that they establish contacts for their professional needs, prepare them for advertising and defending their work in front of an audience, and ask precise, professional questions. 

Instructional Methods

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  • For the first few weeks, I will present a generalist overview of the field. In the meantime, you'll need to prepare and submit a "conference abstract" for your own presentation.
  • Your presentation must be on the topic of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and preferably on your thesis work.
  • The course will be simultaneously broadcast on Zoom. If you have a valid excuse approved by myself beforehand, zoom participation is counted as normal participation.
  • Participation is mandatory, otherwise you'll receive an N/A

 

Course Grading

Deliverable

Grade Points

Abstract submission

20

Online presentations

35

Discussion Activity

25

Final report

20

Total

100

Course Details

  • Attendance to all of the sessions is mandatory. Failure to do so will result in N/A grade.
  • Online participation is possible.
  • Participants shall receive all the presentation slides on topics covered, and an abstract booklet. 
  • Presentations and final reports will not be made public.
  • Course heavily relies on ODTUClass for data collection and grading.

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