ADVANCED NANOMATERIALS AND FABRICATION

PHY5NFA

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will study many aspects of the structure and function of nanomaterials and small scale devices, together with contemporary fabrication techniques. Subject 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 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Enrolment in a Master of Nanotechnology single or double degree, or approval of Department of Physics postgraduate co-ordinator.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHY3SCA, PHY3SCB, PHY3NMF

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
Four 6.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This may involve collaboration with external facilities."

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-hr exam comprising short-answer questions		40
4 written reports (1000 words each) on laboratory activities.		50
Written report on research problem (3000 words)		10