University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

60302 Scanned Probe and Electron Microscopy

6cp; 6hpw

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.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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