Nanotechnology –I

Paper Code: 
24PHY324(C)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to – 

  • make students learn about the background of  Nanotechnology 
  • develop an   understanding of  the synthesis  and analysis of nanomaterials and their applications.
  • study the impact of nanomaterials on environment
Course Outcomes: 

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24PHY324(C)

 

 

 

Nanotechnology –I (Theory)

 

 

 

CO103: Analyse wave behaviour of particles, duality, Schrodinger equation and band formation.

CO104: Develop the knowledge of crystal structures and bonding to analyze and predict the properties of materials.

CO105: Elaborate the principles and mechanisms behind various physical methods used for the synthesis of nanomaterials.

CO106: Implement various techniques for the synthesis of metal and semiconductor nanoparticles using the colloidal route, Langmuir-Blodgett method, microemulsions, and sol-gel method.

CO107: Analyze and interpret experimental data obtained from diffraction experiments to draw meaningful conclusions about the structure of materials.

CO108: 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,  Seminar presentation, Solving numerical.

Additional learning through online videos and MOOC courses

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

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

Matter waves, Schrodinger equation, Quantum Confinement, Particle in a box, Density of States and Band Gap, Particle in a Coulomb Potential, Tunneling of a particle through Potential Barrier, Excitons, Idea of quantum well structure, quantum dots, quantum wires, Introduction to Density Functional Theory.Surface to Volume Ratio of nanomaterials.

12.00
Unit II: 
Structure and Bonding

Arrangement of atoms, Zero, One, Two and three-dimensional crystal structure, Reciprocal lattice, Quasi Crystals, Liquid Crystals, Planes in Crystal, Surface Crystallography, Surface Symmetry, Surface energy, Surface reconfiguration, Surface reconstruction and relaxation.

12.00
Unit III: 
Synthesis of Nanomaterials -I

Physical Methods- High Energy Ball Milling, Melt Mixing, Physical Vapour Deposition, Ionized Cluster Beam Deposition, Laser Ablation, DC and RF Sputtering, Magnetron Sputtering, ECR Plasma Deposition, Ion Beam Techniques, Molecular Beam Epitaxy.

13.00
Unit IV: 
Synthesis of Nanomaterials-II

Chemical Method- Colloids and colloids in solution, Nucleation and growth of Nanoparticles, Synthesis of metal and semiconductor nanoparticles by colloidal route,Langmuir-Blodgett method, Microemulsions, Sol-Gel method.         

Nano Lithography- Lithography using Photon, Lithography using Particle beam, Soft Lithography

11.00
Unit V: 
Analysis Techniques

Diffraction Techniques- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Atomic Scattering Factor, Bragg’s Law of Diffraction, Crystal Structure Factor, Diffraction from Nanoparticles,  Dynamic Light Scattering, X-Ray Diffractometer.

Essential Readings: 

·Quantum Dot Hetrostructures, D.M. Garundmann and N.N.Ledentsov, John-Wiley (1998) .

·Introduction to Nanotechnology, C. P. Poole, F. J. Owens, Wiley-Interscience (2003).

·Nanotechnology: Basic Science & Emerging Technologies, M. Wilson, K. Kannangara, G. Smith, M. Simmons and B. Raguse, Chapman & Hall/CRC Press (2002).

References: 

·Nanostructure and Nanomaterials:Synthesis, Properties and Applications, G. Cao and Ying Wang, World Scientific Publishing (2011)

·Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Films: Preparation, Characterization and Applications, Janos H. Fendler, Wiley (1998).

 

E-Content:

·https://web.pdx.edu/~pmoeck/phy381/intro-nanotech.pdf

·https://libguides.utdallas.edu/nanotechnology-nanoscience-nanomaterials-guide/sources/books

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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