Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2013
Materials Science Master  | ||||||
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| Nano-Science and -Technology | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 151-0060-00L | Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion in Micro- and Nanoscale Technologies | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | D. Poulikakos, H. Eghlidi, M. K. Tiwari | |
| Abstract | The lecture deals with both: the thermodynamics in nano- and microscale systems and the thermodynamics of ultra fast phenomena. Typical areas of applications are microelectronics manufacturing and cooling, laser technology, manufacturing of novel materials and coatings, surface technologies, wetting phenomena and related technologies, and micro- and nanosystems and devices. | |||||
| Learning objective | The student will be able to thermodynamically optimize micro- and nanotechnologies for manufacturing of chips, sensors, or microfluidic devices. | |||||
| Content | Thermodynamic aspects of intermolecular forces, Molecular dynamics; Interfacial phenomena; Surface tension; Wettability and contact angle; Wettability of Micro/Nanoscale textured surfaces: superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity Physics of micro- and nanofluidics Small scale heat transport: Phonons and Electrons; Thermoelectrics using nanostructured materials Principles of optics; Plasmonics: principles and applications; Optical methods: imaging and spectroscopy at micro- and nanoscale | |||||
| Lecture notes | yes | |||||
| 151-0622-00L | Measuring on the Nanometer Scale  | W | 2 credits | 2G | A. Stemmer | |
| Abstract | Introduction to theory and practical application of measuring techniques suitable for the nano domain. | |||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to theory and practical application of measuring techniques suitable for the nano domain. | |||||
| Content | Conventional techniques to analyze nano structures using photons and electrons: light microscopy with dark field and differential interference contrast; scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy. Interferometric and other techniques to measure distances. Optical traps. Foundations of scanning probe microscopy: tunneling, atomic force, optical near-field. Interactions between specimen and probe. Current trends, including spectroscopy of material parameters. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Class notes and special papers will be distributed. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This course is taught together with A. Rey and T. Wagner. | |||||
| 376-1103-00L | Frontiers in Nanotechnology | W | 4 credits | 4V | V. Vogel | |
| Abstract | Many disciplines are meeting at the nanoscale, from physics, chemistry to engineering, from the life sciences to medicine. The course will prepare students to communicate more effectively across disciplinary boundaries, and will provide them with deep insights into the various frontiers. | |||||
| Learning objective | Building upon advanced technologies to create, visualize, analyze and manipulate nano-structures, as well as to probe their nano-chemistry, nano-mechanics and other properties within manmade and living systems, many exciting discoveries are currently made. They change the way we do science and result in so many new technologies. The goal of the course is to give Master and Graduate students from all interested departments an overview of what nanotechnology is all about, from analytical techniques to nanosystems, from physics to biology. Students will start to appreciate the extent to which scientific communities are meeting at the nanoscale. They will learn about the specific challenges and what is currently “sizzling” in the respective fields, and learn the vocabulary that is necessary to communicate effectively across departmental boundaries. Each lecturer will first give an overview of the state-of-the art in his/her field, and then describe the research highlights in his/her own research group. While preparing their Final Projects and discussing them in front of the class, the students will deepen their understanding of how to apply a range of new technologies to solve specific scientific problems and technical challenges. Exposure to the different frontiers will also improve their ability to conduct effective nanoscale research, recognize the broader significance of their work and to start collaborations. | |||||
| Content | Starting with the fabrication and analysis of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials that enable a variety of scientific and technical applications, we will transition to discussing biological nanosystems, how they work and what bioinspired engineering principles can be derived, to finally discussing biomedical applications and potential health risk issues. Scientific aspects as well as the many of the emerging technologies will be covered that start impacting so many aspects of our lives. This includes new phenomena in physics, advanced materials, novel technologies and new methods to address major medical challenges. | |||||
| Lecture notes | All the enrolled students will get access to a password protected website where they can find pdf files of the lecture notes, and typically 1-2 journal articles per lecture that cover selected topics. | |||||
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