| Instructor: |
Sumita Pennathur
Engr II, Room 2330
Tel: 805-893-5510
sumita@engineering.ucsb.edu
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| Office Hours: |
Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 pm |
| Lecture Time: |
Tue/Thur 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Girv 2120 |
| TA: |
Jared Frey
Jaredfrey@gmail.com
Tel: 805-637-9465
Office Hours: Monday 11:30-12:30 in ESB 2328
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| Text: |
Nanotechnology: Understanding Small Systems
by Rogers, Pennathur, Adams - 1st Edition, CRC Press 2008 |
This course introduces the basic concepts needed in order to pursue a research field in
nanotechnology. First, a basic understanding of what nanoscale phenomenon entails will be
introduced, along with important scaling laws needed to truly understand what is going on
at such a small scale. Next, individual subjects at the nanoscale will be introduced,
including nanomechanics, nanomaterials, nanophotonics, nanoelectronics, nanofluidics,
nano heat transfer and nanobiotechnology. For each subject, the differences of nanoscale
behavior will be stressed, as well as real-world examples. In every case, comparing
nanoscale systems to macroscale systems reveals the complex and fundamental differences
between phenomena at different scales and uncovers the specific challenges posed by
nanotechnology.
Homeworks: |
20% |
Exam 1: |
10% |
Exam 2: |
25% |
Attendance and Participation: |
10% |
Final Project: |
35% |
Weekly problems or short essay will be due the following week. Students are encouraged to work in groups for homework assignments, yet copying will not be tolerated
Two in-class exams will cover material from the textbook, class discussions and homeworks.
Group project that will be completed on or before finals week.
- If you are a student with a disability and would like to discuss special academic accommodations, please contact me at your convenience
- The last day to drop the class is 4/25/2008
- Attendance is mandatory
During this course, students will be provided with information to better able them to:
- Converse in the subject of nanotechnology with phycials and real-world applications
- Understand the fundamental differences between macro and nano technology, and competently explain the scaling laws associated with each difference
- Describe current applications and opportunities in the industry and understand the potential offered by new technologies, and understand how nanotechnology will impact manufacturing, processing and design in all industries
- Have a depth of understanding in one nano-related field to pursue further research in that field competently
Through this course, students will gain information allowing them to:
- Explain what nanotechnology is, and describe applications in fields pertaining to nano-science
- Use information gained to develop a final project that describes/uses a nano-phenomenon
- Explain the importance of non-dimensional parameters, and how they are used
- Evaluate difference in macro vs. nano scale phenomenon due to scaling laws
- Cite examples of nanotechnology in everyday life
