Nanoscience
Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA567
- Code
- 1FA567
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry A1N, Materials Science A1N, Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 19 February 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
120 credits with Quantum Physics and Solid State Physics I, or equivalent
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student shall be able to:
- explain general concepts and physical phenomena of relevance within the field of nano sciences
- describe and predict finite size effects induced changes on material properties
- choose appropriate tools for measurements of relevant physical properties
- use the scientific literature
- critically assess and presentation of scientific results
Content
Effects arising from finite size effects in the electronic structure of materials, manifested in for example changes in magnetic properties, electric conductivity and generally coupling of electronic states to applied electromagnetic fields. Finite size scaling, dimensionality aspects of phase transitions, giant magnetic resonance, magnetic and non-magnetic tunnel junctions, two-dimensional conductivity in materials such as transition metals and carbon based structures (graphene, fullerenes and nanotubes).
Experimental and theoretical exercises are provided, focusing on the influence of the extension on the obtained material properties.
Ethics, scientific terminology, scientific communication (written and verbal), making and using figures, training in searching and extracting relevant information.
Instruction
Lectures, lesson exercises and laboratory sessions.
Assessment
Oral presentations of project studies and written reports.