Thin Film and Nanotechnology PHYS3118

Syllabus for Introduction to Thin Film and Nanotechnology

PHYS3118

Current Lecturer

Dr. Rujun TANG   Email: tangrj@suda.edu.cn

Course Time

3rd Semester

Lectures: 2 sessions/week, 50min /session. 18 weeks.

Course Description

Introduction to Thin Film and Nanotechnology is a course to teach students the basic concepts on the condensed materials in the form of nanoparticles, nanowires and thin films. The basic physics concepts, growth techniques and technology applications about the thin films and nano-materials will be introduced. The topics include: general concepts on nanoscale and nanotechnology, nanometer effects of nanomaterials, physical properties of nanomaterials, synthesis and characterizations of nanomaterials (a brief introduction), kinetic theory of gases and vacuum technology, Thin film growth theory, Thin films Growth techniques.

Prerequisites

General Physics I (PHYS1025); General Physics II (PHYS1026); Modern Physics (PHYS1027)

Textbooks

张耀君，王亚超，刘礼才，纳米材料基础 (Fundamentals of nanomaterials)（双语版），化学工业出版社，2011.

汤如俊，Introduction to Thin Film Technology (自编讲义).

Main contents

Week

Teaching Contents

Sessions

Objectives

1

Introduction to Nanoscale and nanotechnology

2

What is nanoscale;

What is nanoscience and nanotechnology ;

What is nanomaterial and the classifications of nanomaterials;

Chapter 1

2

Nanometer Effects of Nanomaterials-1

2

How is material formed;

What is grain and grain boundary;

What is Small Size Effect and surface effect;

Chapter 2.1,2.2

3

Nanometer Effects of Nanomaterials-2

2

What is Quantum Size Effect;

What is Tunnel Effect

Chapter 2.3,2.4

4

Physical Properties of Nanomaterials - Mechanical properties

2

What is stress and strain;

What is dislocation;

The Hall-Petch Relationship and Inverse Hall-Petch Relationship;

Chapter 3.1

5

Physical Properties of Nanomaterials - Thermal properties

2

The size dependent melting temperature, specific heat and thermal conductivity;

Chapter 3.2

6

Physical Properties of Nanomaterials - Magnetic properties

2

Concept of ferromagentism, magnetic domain and magnetic hysteresis loop;

Concept of super-paramagnetism;

Size dependent magnetic domain and hysteresis loop;

Chapter 3.3

7

Physical Properties of Nanomaterials - Electrical and optical properties

2

Concept of energy band and band gap;

Size dependent conductivity(IV curve);

Coulomb blockade;

Concept of surface plasma, light adsorption and emission;

Chapter 3.4-3.5

8

Physical Properties of Nanomaterials - Electrical and optical properties

2

Blue shift;

Review some examples of the Nanomaterials;

Chapter 3.5;  Quiz

9

Synthesis and Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials - A brief introduction

2

Concept of top-down and down-top;

Preparation methods of nanoparticles;

Mechanism of scanning electron microscope;

Mechanism of atomic force microscope;

Chapter 4 and 5;

10

Introduction to Thin Film Technologies

2

What  is thin film material;

What is thin film science and technology ;

Classifications of thin films;

11

Kinetic Theory of Gases (Vacuum)

2

Vapor and Gases;

Ideal-Gas Law and Mean Free Path;

Transport properties in materials.

12

Vacuum Technology (Vacuum)

2

Gas Evolution；

Gas Throughput；

Understand mechanisms of Vacuum Pumps;

13

Thin Films Growth Theory-1

2

Concepts of Adsorption and Nucleation.

14

Thin Films Growth Theory-2

2

Concepts of Nucleation.

15

Thin films Deposition Techniques-PVD

2

Mechanisms of sputtering and Pulsed laser deposition.

16

Thin films Deposition Techniques-PVD and CVD ;

Laboratory Tour

1+1

Mechanisms of CVD and MOCVD;

On-site observation of the mechanism of sputtering, Pulsed laser deposition and CVD.

17

Review of the whole course

2

General Review and Preparation for final exams

Marking Scheme:

Homework

Quiz

Final exam

10%

20%

70%

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