NANOMATERIALS AND FABRICATION
PHY3NMF
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit, students will study many aspects of the structure and function of nanomaterials and small scale devices, together with contemporary fabrication techniques. Unit themes include: (a) nanomaterials synthesis and applications, and nanowires, (b) quantum effects in nanostructured materials, layered semiconductors and devices, (c) nanostructured interfaces and small scale devices, examining the "top-down" approach to fabrication, (d) introductory concepts in microfabrication, (e) MEMS and NEMS, (f) advanced lithographic techniques including photolithography, electron beam lithography, interference lithography, micro-contact printing and nano imprint lithography.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Brian Abbey
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (PHY2SCA and PHY2SCB) or (PHY2OPT, PHY2MOD and PHY2EMM)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY3SCA, PHY3SCB, PHY5NFA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brian Abbey
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour end-of-semester exam comprising short answer questions | 40 | |
| Four written reports (1000 words each) on laboratory activities | 60 |