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Archived Version 2015 - 2016
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Description Nanoelectronics has become one of the most important and exciting fields in the forefront of engineering, physics, chemistry and biology. The technology and the possibilities of engineering at the nanoscale shows great promise for delivering many breakthroughs that will impact on technological advances in a wide range of applications from chemical to electronic to optronic to medical. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a graduate level of knowledge of the applications of Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics. 2. Possess the technical capability to appreciate and contribute to the technical development in the field. 3. Show a skill set that captures the interdisciplinarity of nanoscale engineering and science. 4. Write a professional review of a current scientific or engineering issue in nanoelectronics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Indicative SyllabusIntroduction to Quantum Mechanics: Classical particles and phenomena, wave packets, why quantum mechanics?, the Bohr atomic model; matter waves, the quantum wavefunction, the Schrödinger equation, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum wells. Introduction to Physics of the Solid State: Crystal structure and lattice vibrations; energy bands, reciprocal space, effective masses, Fermi surfaces, localised particles e.g. donors, traps, excitons. Methods of Measuring Properties: Crystallography – particle size determination and surface structure; microscopy; spectroscopy. Properties of Individual Nanoparticles: Metal nanoclusters, semiconducting nanoparticles, rare gas and molecular clusters, synthesis methods. Carbon Nanostructures: Carbon molecules, carbon clusters – C60 and fullerenes; carbon nanotubes; applications of carbon nanotubes. Bulk Nanostructured Materials: Solid disordered nanostructures – synthesis and properties; nanostructured crystals – zeolites, photonic crystals. Nanostructured Ferromagnetism: Ferromagnetism; dynamics of nanomagnets, giant and colossal magnetoresistance; ferrofluids.. Optical and Vibrational Spectroscopy: Excitons; infrared surface spectroscopy; Raman spectroscopy; Brillouin spectroscopy; Luminescence – photoluminescence, surface states, thermoluminescence. Quantum Wells, Wires and Dots: Preparation; size and dimensionality effects; excitons; single-electron tunnelling; applications – IR detectors, quantum dot lasers; superconductivity. Self-Assembly and Catalysis: process of self-assembly; catalysis. Nano Machines and Devices: Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS); nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS); molecular and supramolecular switches. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
GDE | Graduate Diploma in Electronic Systems |
MEN | MEng in Electronic Systems |
MEQ | Masters Engineering Qualifier Course |
MTC | MEng in Telecommunications Engineering |
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