3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper Division
This interdisciplinary course offers an introduction to nanotechnology and quantum science and technology for undergraduate students in science and engineering. The students will develop understanding of interdisciplinary nature of these fields and utilize concepts in physics, chemistry and mechanics to describe and analyze unique properties of quantum and nanoscale objects. The course will provide the opportunity to get exposed to highly interdisciplinary nature of today's most active and rapidly expanding fields of research and technologies.
Learning Outcomes1Define major types of nanoparticles and their sources.
2Illustrate by simple calculations unique physical properties of nanoscale objects, e.g. calculate de Broglie wavelength, surface energy, melting point.
3Describe basic nanostructure measurement methods.
4Give examples of economic benefits of nano and quantum technology.
5Describe approaches for managing security, health and environmental risks.
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