Introduction to Nanometer Scale Science and Technology

【Speaker】Mark C. Hersam
【Affiliation】Department of Materials Science and Engineering Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
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【Abstract】This seminar will provide an introductory overview for non-experts of the emerging field of nanometer scale science and technology. The following topics will be emphasized: (1) Historical background and motivation for the study of nanometer scale phenomena; (2) Strategies for controlling the structure of matter with nanometer scale precision; (3) Size-dependent properties (e.g., electrical, optical, and magnetic) that emerge at the nanometer scale; (4) Real-world applications that utilize nanometer scale devices...
【Fulltext】http://www.box.net/shared/sbqvdfiby4
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Outline
• History/motivation
• What is a nanometer?
• Controlling matter at the nanoscale
• Size-dependent properties
• Applications
• Educational issues