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MH2353 Physics of Nanostructured Materials 12.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH2353 (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Introduction to Nanotechnology; Frabrication of nanoparticles; Thin films, dots, self-assembled systems & patterned structures of various materials with a well defined goal; .

Nano-lithography using AFM/SPM technologies; Fabrication of atomically controlled nanostructures and their device Application; Characterization of physical properties from macro to nanoscale; Design of novel bulk materials from nanopowders, sensors;.Design of nanometerscale magnets, memory devices; bio-electronic materials applications

Intended learning outcomes

To provide basic knowledge on the highlights of the fastest growing interdisciplinary aspects of Nanotechnology today. Techniques of man-made artificial materials design and methodology at a nanoscale, characterization and physical property studies using modern surface probe techniques like STM, AFM, MFM and their variants, and especial emphasis on the achievement of unusual mechanical properties will be covered.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

See the course MH2351

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

  • Nanotechnology by G. Timp –Spriner verlag 1999
  • Kompendium
  • Utdelat material

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • PRO2 - Project, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • SEM1 - Seminar, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

See the course MH2351

Other requirements for final grade

See the course MH2351
A larger individual project (PRO2)

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture K Venkat Rao

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Materials Science and Engineering

Main field of study

Engineering Physics, Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Professor K.Venkat Rao, rao@kth.se

Supplementary information

This course is identical with MH2351, but contains an extended project part