Requisite(s): (33190 Mathematical Modelling for Science AND (68201 Physics in Action OR 68037 Physical Modelling OR 65201 Ver 4 Chemistry 2C))
Characterisation and production of materials, devices, biological systems with nanoscale features requires analysis and manipulation tools with extreme precision. This is a central issue in nanotechnology and many contemporary areas of materials science. The advent of techniques such as scanning tunnelling or atomic force microscopy allows us to view and manipulate objects at this level. Electron microscopy has a more established history, but in more recent times has turned out to be an invaluable tool to the nanotechnologist. This is a hands-on subject that introduces the concepts behind these techniques, their use and application in many areas of science and technology. Recent developments in the techniques are introduced, and students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience using a variety of scanning probe and electron microscopes.
Autumn semester, City campus