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Physics of Solids, MSE 405 (Fall 2006)
Submitted on 21-DEC-06
Contributed by Mark Hersam

Introduction to quantum mechanics and solid state physics. Specific topics include free electron behavior, potential energy wells and barriers, energy band theory, phonons, and electrical properties of metals and emiconductors. This course develops many concepts of fundamental interest to nanoscale science and engineering such as quantum confinement and reduced dimensionality effects in nanomaterials....

Advanced Physics of Materials, MSE 451 (Fall 2005)
Submitted on 02-MAY-06
Contributed by Mark Hersam

This course will cover advanced topics in solid state physics including band structure, electron dynamics and conduction, semiconductors, optical properties, dielectric properties, ferroelectrics, diamagnetism, paramagnetism, magnetic ordering, and superconductivity....

Nanomaterials, MSE 376 (Spring 2005)
Submitted on 02-MAY-06
Contributed by Mark Hersam

Materials Science and Engineering 376, Nanomaterials, is an interdisciplinary introduction to processing, structure, and properties of materials at the nanometer length scale. The course will cover recent breakthroughs and assess the impact of this burgeoning field. Specific nanofabrication topics include epitaxy, beam lithographies, selfassembly, biocatalytic synthesis, atom optics, and scanning probe lithography. The unique sizedependent properties (mechanical, thermal, chemical, optical, elec...

Introduction to Nanometer Scale Science and Technology Unit
Submitted on 02-MAY-06
Contributed by Mark Hersam

This module provides an introductory overview for non-experts of the emerging field of nanometer scale science and technology....

Nanomaterials, MSE 376-0 (Spring 2004)
Submitted on 02-MAY-06
Contributed by Mark Hersam

Materials Science and Engineering 376, "Nanomaterials," is an interdisciplinary introduction to processing, structure, and properties of materials at the nanometer length scale. The course will cover recent breakthroughs and assess the impact of this burgeoning field. Specific nanofabrication topics include epitaxy, beam lithographies, selfassembly, biocatalytic synthesis, atom optics, and scanning probe lithography. The unique sizedependent properties (mechanical, thermal, chemical, optical, el...

Introductory Physics of Materials, MSE 351-1 (Winter 2005)
Submitted on 02-MAY-06
Contributed by Mark Hersam

Introduction to quantum mechanics and solid state physics. Specific topics include free electron behavior, potential energy wells and barriers, bonding, energy band theory, and electrical properties of metals and semiconductors....