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Nanotechnology – II | Physics

Nanotechnology – II

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Paper Code: 
25PHY424(C)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  • introduce the types and Properties of Nanomaterials, Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoelectronics & analysis techniques.
  • provide a basic understanding of the physical laws and effects that are active in the nano-world.
  •  outline the relationship between the physical laws and the extraordinary properties of nanodevices.
 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

25PHY424(C)

 

 

 

Nanotechnology – II  (Theory)

 

 

 

CO147: Understand basic properties of nanoparticles & application.

 

CO148: Describe structure and properties of CNT,Porus silicon,Zeolite and Aergels.and explain the working of various devices of Nanoelectronics.

CO149: Develop a deep  understanding of different types of Microscopy and able to differentiate them. 

CO150: Develop an  understanding of different types of Spectroscopy and analyze the data obtained from the various spectroscopy techniques.

CO151: Comprehensive understanding of the applications of nanomaterials in various fields and equip them with the skills to design and implement nanomaterial-based technologies.

CO152: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration, problem solving in tutorials.

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Additional learning through online videos and MOOC courses

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems, Assignments, Presentations

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Types and Properties of Nanomaterials:

Clusters and their types, Semiconductor Nanoparticles-Effective Mass Approximation, Optical Properties of Semiconductor nanoparticles, Plasmonic Material-localized surface Plasmon resonance, Surface plasmon Polariton,Piezonanomaterial, Nano magnetism and Types of magnetic material, Mechanical and Structural Properties of Nanomaterials.

 
12.00
Unit II: 
Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics:

(a)   Carbon Nanotubes- types of Carbon Nanotubes (CNT’s), Synthesis and Properties and Structure of CNT’s, Synthesis, Properties & Structure of Porus Silicon, Aerogels and Zeolites,2D Nanomaterials.

(b)   Coulomb Blockade, Single Electron Transistor (SET), Spintronics- Giant magneto Resistance, Spin Valve, Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ), Spin Field Effect Transistor (SFET).

 
12.00
Unit III: 
Analysis Techniques- I:

Microscopy-Optical and Confocal Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscope (SNOM),Texture Analyzer,Zeta Analyzer.

12.00
Unit IV: 
Analysis Technique -II:

Spectroscopy- Optical Absorption Spectrometer, Infrared Spectrometer, Dispersive Infrared Spectrometer, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, Photoluminescence Spectrometer, X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS), Auger Electron Spectroscopy.

12.00
Unit V: 
Applications of nanomaterials:

Molecular and Nanoelectronics, Nanobots, Quantum well and Quantum dot devices, Photovoltaics, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Strorage, Hybrid Energy Cells, Automobiles, Textiles, Medical Field, Space, defence and Engineering, Polymer LED, Organic LED, Spin based data storage,sensors and nano lubrications.

Essential Readings: 
  • Nanotechnology: Principle and Practices, S.K. KulKarni, Capital Publishing Company (2015).
  • Physics of Semiconductor Nanostructures, K. P. Jain, Narosa Publishers (1997).
  • Nanostructures: theory and modeling, C. Delerue and M. Lannoo, Springer Verlag (2006).
  • Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Nanostructring techniques, M. Kohler, W. Fritzche, Wiley-VCH (2007).
References: 
  • Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis,Structure, Properties and Applications, M.S. Dresselhaus, G. Dresselhaus, Ph.Avouris, Springer (2001).
  • Carbon Nanotubes; Properties and Applications, Michael J.O. Connell, CRC Press (2006).
  • Nanostructure and Nanomaterials:Synthesis, Properties and Applications, G. Cao and Ying Wang, World Scientific Publishing (2011)
  • Introduction to Magnetic Materials, B.D. Cullity and C.D. Graham; Wiley, A John (2011).
  • Nanotechnology: Basic Science & Emerging Technologies, M. Wilson, K. Kannangara, G. Smith, M. Simmons and B. Raguse, Chapman & Hall/CRC Press (2002).

 

E-Content:

·       https://www.electronicsforu.com/resources/15-free-ebooks-on-nanotechnology

·       https://bookboon.com/en/nano-technology-ebook

 

 
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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