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Materials on the nanoscale (3359)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. ir. Koen VANDEWAL 
  
Member of the teaching team :De heer Derese DESTA 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 5,0
  
Period: semester 1 (5sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
  Following programme components are advised to also be included in your study programme up till now.
    Introduction to quantum chemistry (2938) 4.0 stptn
    Quantum Mechanics 1 (1442) 3.0 stptn
 

Prerequisites

Good knowledge of the fundamentals in Quantum Mechanics 1.


Content

This course aims to introduce into the fascinating world of nanomaterials which is a consequence of the reduction of one or more of a material's dimensions down to the nanoscale. Quantum size effects as expression for the localization of electrons in ultrathin films (2D), nanotubes and nanowires (1D), as well as in nanoclusters/nanoparticles (0D) will be addressed and their impact on various physical properties like electronic structure, electrical transport, optical and magnetic properties will be discussed. Beside acquiring a fundamental understanding regarding the implications of reduced length scales in materials, the student will also learn about the exploitation of resulting phenomena in current (e.g., GMR effect) and future (e.g., SETs) nanotechnologies. He/she will acquire knowledge on how to synthesize nanomaterials using top down (lithography) as well as bottom up (self assembly) strategies. Nanomaterials to be addressed include graphene, carbon nanotubes, and nanoparticles.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Practical ✔  
Self-study assignment ✔  


Evaluation

Period 1    Credits 5,00

Evaluation method
Oral exam100 %

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
Bachelor of Physics
  •  EC 

    • EC 2: A graduate of the Bachelor of Physics programme is able to combine various basic theories of physics in studying more complex phenomena which appear for example in solid state physics, astrophysics, atomic physics, nuclear and particle physics and biophysics.

  •  EC 

    • EC 4:A graduate of the Bachelorof Physicsis able to use the predominant experimental techniques proficiently and is able to reflecton these in a critical manner.

     
  •  DC 

    • A graduate of the Bachelor of Physics knows the most important experimental methods.

     
  •  DC 

    • A graduate of the Bachelor of Physics is capable of setting up and executing a physical experiment, and of processing and critically reflecting upon the results.

 
Bachelor of Chemistry
  •  EC 

    • EC 3:A graduate of the Bachelor ofChemistry programme has knowledge ofand insight inrelated fields of science such as physics, biology, geology and engineering sciences. He or she is able to communicate adequately with representatives of these fields.

 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Offered inTolerance3
3rd year Bachelor of Chemistry package free choice addition J
3rd year Bachelor of Physics option Experimental Physics J
3rd year Bachelor of Physics option Nano/Biophysics J
3th year Bachelor of Physics option free choice addition J



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