Course detail

Nanotechnology

FEKT-NNANAcad. year: 2013/2014

The course focuses on modern aspects of Nanotechnology - its prinicples and applications. The stress is put on the understanding of fundamental nanostructures and various interaction in the near-field (force, optical, electric, magnetic, thermal,and others). Application of nanotechnology: Chemical and material synthesis. Design and fabrication of nanostructures (force, optical, electric, magnetic, thermal,and others). Second part of topic is oriented to computer nanotechnology, detection and localization of nanostructures. Students actively prepare and present topics related to aplication potential of nanotechnology (nanoelectronics, metamaterials, nanophotonics) in modern world.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Pavel Tománek, CSc.

Department

Department of Physics (UFYZ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student is able to:
- define and explain novel physical (electric, optical, magnetic) phenomena on nanoscale
- describe selected nanostructures - fullerens, nanotubes, nanocmposites
- simulate the interaction in the case of STM, AFM, SNOM
- detect and localize nanostructures
- discuss the advantages and disadvantages of nanomaterials
on the basis of define considerations to prepare a presentation of choosen topic
- actively present and define own presentation (in the framework of other activities part)
- prepare and present a poster on chosen topic.

Prerequisites

Primarily the Bachelor´s degree level knowledge is requested. Student could be able to explain fundamental physical and electric principles of microworld. The ability to use Matlab is welcome.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Teachimg methods contain:
1. Project provided by 3 students - critical review of scientific paper ot new topic of the field.
2. Presentation of project in the class.
3. Preparation of poster on field topic.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

0-10 points laboratory exercises
0-10 points computer assisted exercises
0-10 points poster
0-30 points project
0-40 point final exam

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to solid state physics
2. Introduction to solid state physics
3. Fundamental nanostructures - fullerens, nanotubes, composites. Carbon polymers.
4. Physical and chemical properties of material on atom scale. Growth of nanotubes. Growth simulation.
5. Near-field interaction (force, optical, electric, magnetic, thermal,and others).
6. Simulation of interaction in the case of STM, AFM, SNOM.
7. Quantum dots (artificiel atoms).
8. Nanoelectronics: solid state devices with quantum effect.
9. Nanophotonics
10. Nanophotonics
11. Electric and magnetic metamaterials
12. Optical metamaterials
13. Application of nanotechnology.

Work placements

Work placement is not foreseen

Aims

The course has two goals: to give an overview of the current development in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and to give to students an introduction to applications in Quantum mechanics, Condensed matter physics, Statistical physics and Computer physics.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year. Laboratory and computer exercises as well as other activities are compulsory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Course is based on information provided by Internet, scienfific papers and selected chapters from new books. (EN)
E.L. Wolf,: Nanophysics and nanotechnology, Wiley-VCH, ISBN:978-3-527-40651-4 (EN)
Ch.P.Poole, Jr., F.J. Owens: Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley Interscience, 2003 ISBN:0-471-07935-9 (EN)
Nanotechnology - electronic text in e-Learning (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC-MN Master's

    branch MN-MEL , 1 year of study, summer semester, theoretical subject
    branch MN-TIT , 1 year of study, summer semester, theoretical subject
    branch MN-KAM , 1 year of study, summer semester, theoretical subject

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Pavel Tománek, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Nanotechnology.
2. Introduction to Solid State Physics - 1st part.
3.Introduction to Solid State Physics - 2nd part.
4.Fundamental nanostructures - clusters, fullerenes.
5. Fundamental nanostructures - nanotubes, composites. Carbon polymeres.
6. Physical and chemical properties of materials on atom scale.
7. Near-field interaction with matter: mechanical forces, optical, electric, magnetic a others.
8. How we mesure nanostructure - microscopes.
9. Simulation of the interaction in the case of STM, AFM and SNOM.
10. Quantum dots (or artificial atoms), resonant tunnel devices, single-electron transistors.
11. Light-Matterinteraction.
12. Metamaterials.

Exercise in computer lab

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Pavel Tománek, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Matlab in the semiconductor components study.
2. Demonstration of near-field interaction.
3. Simulation of basic nanostructures - quantum dots.
4. Simulation of nanoelectronic componenets and devices.
5. Resonant tunnel diode.

Laboratory exercise

6 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Pavel Tománek, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Demonstration of microworld phenomena.
2. Ellipsometry.
3. Spectral reflectometry.
4. Interferometry.
5. Scanning probe microscopy.
6. Electron microscopy.
7. Harmonic oscillator.
8. Tunnel diode.