Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials II (NANO*2100)

Code and section: NANO*2100*01

Term: Winter 2017

Instructor: Xiaorong Qin

Details

Course Information

Prerequisite

NANO*2000

Calendar Description

This course provides an in-depth study of the important instruments that have been developed to analyze nanostructured materials. Useful information that is derived from scattering processes involving X-rays, visible light, electrons, and neutrons will be studied. Microscopic techniques such as Atomic Force Microscopy will also be studied because of the nanoscale structural information that they can provide. The study of spectroscopic techniques also forms part of the course. The application of these instruments to lithographic production techniques is also developed.

Lecturer

Xiaorong Qin
MacN 449 (Ext. 53675)
xqin@uoguelph.ca

Lectures

Mon., Wed., Fri. 11:30 – 12:20
Room – MacN 434

Course Materials

  • Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 2nd Edition, by Taylor, Zifiratos and Dubson, 2004
  • Solid State Physics, by Ashcroft and Mermin, 1976
  • Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles, by Bohren and Huffman, 1983

Evaluation

Deliverables Weight
Participation 5%
Assignments (late submission: -10% per day) 15%
Laboratory 30%
Mid-term (~ March 2/2017) 20%
Final Exam (April 13/2017, 7pm) 30%

Course Topics

  • Crystal Lattices: (real-space and reciprocal space)
    – basis for understanding (x-ray) diffraction methods;
    – basis for the energy band theory for condensed matters
    – establishing some familiarity with vector algebra.
  • Determination Crystal Structures by Diffraction Methods:
    – generation of x-rays;
    – waves interaction with crystal lattices (picture in reciprocal space);
    – application examples in x-ray powder diffraction.
  • Spectroscopic Methods in Atomic Structural Characterization:
    – necessary concepts of quantum mechanics and energy band theory (for UV-vis; Fluorescence labs; STM/STS, SPM; and the introduction of x-ray absorption spectroscopy);
    – introducing concepts of electrodynamics for describing EM boundary conditions (for surface plasma enhanced UV-vis absorption).

Course Policies

Medical Certificate

Not generally required. However, if you miss a TEST or EXAM, then you should see your College Counselor and get a note from him/her.

Collaboration versus Copying

You are encouraged to discuss with others as you learn the material and work on the assignments. However, the work you submit must be your own (your understanding written independently) and not a copy of someone else's work.

Academic misconduct

The University of Guelph takes a serious view of academic misconduct and will severely penalize students, faculty and staff who are found guilty of offenses associated with misappropriation of others' work, misrepresentation of personal performance and fraud, improper access to scholarly resources, and obstructing others in pursuit of their academic endeavors. Each student is assumed to be familiar with the regulations surrounding academic misconducts, as spelled out in the Undergraduate Calendar.