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| Code | MN0013 |
| Name | Principles of Nanostructures and Nanodevices |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course covers the fundamental principles of nanostructures, discuss synthesis and characterization of different nanostructures and devices including quantum dots, quantum wires, nanotubes etc..
Course Content
The concept of nanoscience and nanotechnology; top-down and bottom-up perspectives; review of quantum mechanical concepts; mechanical, optical, magnetic, and electrical properties of materials at nanoscale; quantum size effects in nanoscale devices; transport phenomena in quantum point contacts, quantum dots, nanoparticles and nanotubes; charging effect in nanoscale devices: quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots; single electron devices and Coulomb blockade; carbon nanotubes; molecular electronics; recent progress in nanodevices.
Course Precondition
Principal of Quantum Mechanics
Resources
1-) V. Pokropivny et al., Introduction to Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Tartu University Press, (2007) 2-) Sulabha K. Kulkarni Nanotechnology: Principles and Practices, Capital Publishing Company (2011)
Notes
Recent reviews, articles, and researches
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Get information about nanoscience and nanoteknoloji |
| LO02 | Learn quantum mechanical concepts. |
| LO03 | Learn the mechanical, optical, magnetic and electrical properties of materials at the nanoscale. |
| LO04 | Get information about transport phenomena in quantum point contacts, quantum dots, nanoparticles and nanotubes. |
| LO05 | Gain information about charging effect in nanoscale devices such as quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots. |
| LO06 | Learn baout carbon nanotubes. molecular electronics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications gained during PhD studies, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the area. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can effectively use the equipment used in the field. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Selects experimental measurement methods of various physical quantities and uses instruments in accordance with their sensitivity limits. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets experimental and observational results. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can draw conclusions from the information obtained during the preparation for the PhD qualifying exam. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can interpret the information acquired about the field orally and in writing. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses mathematical methods related to the field of study. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have knowledge about the logic, design, conclusion and dissemination of results of scientific research. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of materials and nanotechnology at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to materials science and nanotechnology. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas related to the field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can carry out independent research on a specific topic related to materials and nanotechnology. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Be able to lead in the execution of interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows the developments in the her/his field of study and constantly renews herself/himself. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Calculate the predictions of the theories and compare them with the experimental results. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of study is related to. | 4 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | He/she shares his/her own ideas and suggestions regarding the problems in the field of study with groups in and outside the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can develop original solutions for problems in the field. | 4 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can prepare a scientific article and publish scientific articles in international refereed journals. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 2 | Top-down and bottom-up perspectives | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 3 | Review of quantum mechanical concepts | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 4 | Mechanical, optical, magnetic, and electrical properties of materials at nanoscale | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 5 | Mechanical, optical, magnetic, and electrical properties of materials at nanoscale (cnt.) | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 6 | Transport phenomena in quantum point contacts, quantum dots, nanoparticles and nanotubes | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 7 | Transport phenomena in quantum point contacts, quantum dots, nanoparticles and nanotubes (cont.) | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots (cont.) | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Single electron devices and Coulomb blockade | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Carbon nanotubes | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Molecular electronics | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Recent progress in nanodevices | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Recent progress in nanodevices (cont.) | Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exam | Written Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term exam | Written Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||