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.
English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course in taught in Swedish.
