COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTRODUCTION TO NANOPHYSICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PHY 4102 INTRODUCTION TO NANOPHYSICS ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7

Offered By

Physics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SERPIL ŞAKIROĞLU

Offered to

Physics(Evening)
Physics

Course Objective

The idea of this course is to give an introduction survey of physics at the nanometer scale. We will explore the physical basis of phenomena that appear when the linear dimension of an object or device shrinks below a micrometer. In addition, the course will cover the experimental techniques currently used to fabricate and characterize nanostructures. A number of already existing applications of nano-materials, as well as future possibilities will be also discussed.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   being able to demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts in nanoscale science
2   being able to apply this knowledge in the description of processes, materials, and systems that derive their properties from nanoscale phenomena.
3   being able to demonstrate a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of the scientific issues related to nanoscale science and nanotechnology
4   being able to demonstrate an ability to effectively apply fundamental concepts in solving problems involving nanoscale processes, materials, and systems
5   being able to describe and communicate an advanced problem in nanoscale

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to nanophysics and nanotechnology
2 Scaling laws and limits to smallness, quantum nature of nanoworld, physical based experimental approaches to nanofabrication and nanoscopy to nanofabrication and nanoscopy
3 What are the limits of of smallness
4 Quantum nature of nanoworld
5 Quantum consequences for the macroworld
6 Presentation of group assignments
7 Presentation of group assignments
8 Midterm
9 Self-assembled nanostructures in nature and industry
10 Physics-based experimental approaches to nanofabrication and nanotechnology
11 Quantum technologies based on magnetism, electron and nuclear spin, and superconductivity
12 Silicon nanoelectronics and beyond
13 Presentation of group assignments
14 Presentation of group assignments

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): E. L. Wolf, Nanophysics and nanotechnology: An introduction to modern concepts in nanoscience, Wiley-VCH (2004)

Supplementary Book(s):
1. Ch. Poole Jr., F. J. Owens, Introduction to nanotechnology, John Wiley & Sons (2003)
2. Eds. R. W. Kelsall, I. W. Hamley and M. Geoghegan, Nanoscale science and technology, John Wiley & Sons (2005)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecturing
2. Question-Answer
3. Discussing
4. Homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Midterm exam and assignments are taken as the achievements of students for the semester.
2. Assignments with quantitative exercises and essay-type questions will be used regularly to measure understanding of the fundamental concepts and reviews presented in nanoscale science.
3. Final exam will be added to the success of the study of midterms and assignments, thereby the student's success will be determined.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. % 70 of the participation of classes is mandatory.
2. Students who do not participate in Midterm exam are not allowed entering the final exam.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

serpil.sakiroglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 4 52
Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12
Preparation for final exam 1 12 12
Preparing presentations 2 20 40
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 4 48
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 166

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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