511 Nan (Introduction to Nanosystems)

Course Topics

1-      Historical perspectives

2-      Basic Quantum Mechanics

3-      Crystal Structures and Energy Bands

4-      Dimensionality (Size Effects and Quantum Confinement)

5-      Shapes of Nanostructures (Quantum Dots and Nano-wires)

6-      Properties of Nanoscale Materials (Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Magnetic)

7-      Surface Effects (Surface and Volume, Surface Energy, Self-assembly, and Catalysis)

8-      Chemical Interactions at the Nanoscale (Bonding Considerations)

9-      Samples of Biological Nanostructures (Protein, Virus, DNA, RNA, …)

10-   Samples of Nano-machines and –devices

11-   Ethical and Environmental Issues