University of Delaware, Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering

ELEG 867 - Nanotechnology - Fall 2001

*****New Class Meeting Times*****

Description:

A review of experimental research into nanotechnology, nanostructures, and mesoscopic devices.

The principles underlying their behavior and their fabrication. Characteristics and limitations.

Instructor:

James Kolodzey

Text:

Nanotechnology, Gregory Timp, editor, AIP Press, Springer- Verlag, 1999, New York, (ISBN 0-387-98334-1),

plus journal articles and reports.

website:

http://www.ece.udel.edu/~kolodzey/courses/eleg86701f.htm

Meetings:

First meeting: Thursday, 30 August, 2001; 4:00-5:15 pm; 210 Evans Hall

Second meeting: Monday, 10 September, 2001; 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm; 210 Evans Hall

New Times for Regular meetings: Mondays, 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm; 210 Evans Hall (no more Thursday meetings)

Prerequisites:

Advanced preparation in Semiconductor Electronics, or consent of instructor

Topics covered include:

Survey of Nanostructure Types and Properties

Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Principles

Quantum Wires and Dots

Single electron effects and Coulomb Blockade

Nanomagnets and Spintronics

Non-ideal Interfaces and Defects

Nano Fabrication (Lithography, Self Assembly, Contact imprinting)

Molecular electronics

Organic Electronics (Carbon Fullerenes and nanotubes, polymers)

Bio Electronics (Binding of organics and semiconductors, DNA computing)

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James Kolodzey

31 August 2001