Main Field of Study and progress level:
Physics: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics
Contents
The objective of the course is to make information about the rapidly evolving areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology available to a wide range of students. Lectures survey a wide variety of topics from fundamental atomic and molecular nanotechnology background to up-to-the-minute reports from nanotechnology-related periodicals. The course includes the description of the basic physical phenomena at nano-scale; nanoelectronics; new types of quantum electronic devices; molecular nanotechnology, characterization of nanomaterials, the tools of fabrication and manipulation; properties and applications of nanomaterials.
Required Knowledge
Solid State Physics, or equivalent.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT
(Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
Valid from:
2011 week 33
Hornyak Gabor L. Introduction to nanoscience Boca Raton : CRC Press : cop. 2008 : xxiii, 815 s. : ISBN: 978-1-4200-4805-6 Search the University Library catalogue
