Nanophysics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2021

Module name: Nanophysics
Module code: W4-2F-12-22
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2021
Semester: winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Description:
During lectures student is teached in the fields of: 1. Introduction to physics of nanostructures and nanomaterials - Nanotechnologies and nanomaterials - General classification of nanosystems 2. Quantitative description of the structure of nanomaterials -Shape description methods and size measurements of nanomaterials - Local and global parameters -Parameters describing size and shape -Image analysis and determining the size of parameters - analysis of the number of objects, analysis of the size of objects, analysis of the volume of objects, analysis of distribution of objects -Measurement of the size distribution of nanomaterials / nanoparticles by dynamic laser light scattering -Measurement of crystallite size by X-ray diffraction method - Scherrer method, Williamson-Hall method - Determination of nanocrystallite size distribution by X-ray diffraction method - diffraction peak shape analysis, method limitations, estimation and reduction of measurement errors - Scattering by structurally disordered systems - the pair correlation function - definitions, determination methods and interpretation 3. Synthesis methods of 3D nanomaterials - top-down and bottom-up approaches 4. Nanomagnetism. - types of anisotropy, the role of surface, mechanism of hysteresis in nanomaterials, types of 3D magnetic nanomaterials - nanopowders, nanoparticles 5. Thin films and nanoelectronics - Atomic structure of surfaces, description, investigation methods. - Preparation methods of thin films and examples of their studies. - Multilayer systems. - Electronic structure of materials with reduced dimensions. - Specificity of thin films of metals. - Magnetic properties of thin films. - Modifications of thin films - nanoelectronics - litographic methods 6. Nanowires - types of synthesis and basic properties 7. Analysis methods of nanostructures - scanning techniques • Tunneling in the arrangement tip-conducting surface. The Tersoff-Haman model for low and high voltage. • Introduction to theory of atomic force microscopy. The Hamakerr constant. • Types of scanning probe microscopies and their application in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and materials engineering. • Construction of scanning tunneling microscopy, resolution, stability and limitations. • Atomic force microscopy - similarities and differences in comparison with scanning tunneling microscopy. • Predominant role of atomic force microscopy methods in modern studies of surface properties with atomic resolution. • Atomic force microscopy in studies of local electrical conductivity and its application for an analysis of switching resistivity processes in nano-scale. 8. Analysis methods of nanostructures - TEM microscopy - TEM, STEM, HRTEM and cryoTEM 9. Physical properties of carbon nanosystems and their applications in information processing. • Geometrical and topological basis of nanostructure formation • Basic properties of carbon nanostructures • Molecular orbitals and classification of fullerenes • Electronic structure of fullerenes • Electrical and magnetic properties of nanotubes • Graphene and other carbon nanomaterials Basic ideas of nanophysics and more detailed examples of this field as well investigation methods will be introduced during lectures. All subjects of exam will be provided for students. The 2-5 marks range will be used. Exam is obligatory.
Prerequisites:
Classical and quantum mechanics, Introduction to atomic and molecular phases, Introduction to condensed phase physics
Key reading:
Nanocharacterisation (A.I. Kirkland, J.L. Hutchison, Eds.), The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK 2007 Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology (Bharat Bhushan Ed.), 2004, 2007, Springer Science+Business Media, Inc Springer Handbook of Materials Measurement Methods (Horst Czichos, Tetsuya Saito, Leslie Smith, Eds.), 2006, Springer Science+Business Media, Inc Andrew J. Lee, Christoph Walti. 01 Dec 2015, Studying Biologically Templated Materials with Atomic Force Microscopy from: Nanomaterials A Guide to Fabrication and Applications, CRC Press A. Vaseashta, I.N. Mihailescu, Functionalized Nanoscale Materials, Devices and Systems, 2008 Springer Science + Business Media B.V. Magnetic Nanostructured Materials From Lab. to Fab, Edited by A. A. El-Gendy, J.M. Barandiarán and R. L. Hadimani, Elsevier 2018 Stefan Hüfner, Photoelectron Spectroscopy Principles and Applications, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003 John F. Watts, John Wolstenholme, An Introduction to Surface Analysis by XPS and AES, 2003 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, J. M. D. Coey, Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2012 Cambridge University Press Scientific papers selected by the lecturer Polish books K. Kurzydłowski i M. Lewandowska "Nanomateriały inżynierskie konstrukcyjne i funkcjonalne” Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2011. R.W. Kelsall, I.W. Hamley, M. Geoghegan, Nanotechnologie, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2008. K.Kurzydłowski, M. Lewandowska, W. Łojkowski, “Świat nanocząstek” Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2016 R. Howland, L.Benatar, STM/AFM Mikroskopy ze skanującą sondą, Warszawa 2002 A. Oleś - Metody doświadczalne fizyki ciała stałego - WNT, W-wa 1998
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the civilization importance of physics in applications to objects with nanometric dimensions, its applications as well as its historical development and role in the progress of science [2F_22_1]
 KF_W01 [4/5]
Has in-depth knowledge of theoretical and experimental physics regarding nanosystems, [2F_22_2]
 KF_W02 [4/5]
Has in-depth knowledge of condensed phase physics, properties of nanostructures resulting from quantum mechanics [2F_22_3]
 KF_W03 [4/5] KF_W04 [4/5]
Knows and understands the description of the diffraction phenomenon within the selected theoretical models; can independently recreate the basics diffraction theory. [2F_22_4]
 KF_W04 [3/5] KF_W06 [3/5]
knows the structure and principle of operation of scientific equipment as well as the methods of research and production of nanostructures [2F_22_5]
 KF_W08 [4/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge, knows how to explain the operation of research equipment [2F_22_6]
 KF_U04 [4/5]
He is able to comprehensively, in speech and writing, present the basic properties of nanostructures [2F_22_7]
 KF_U01 [5/5]
Has the ability to self-educate, acquiring information from literature, databases and other sources; can integrate the obtained information and interpret it, draw conclusions as well as formulate and justify opinions [2F_22_8]
 KF_U12 [4/5]
is able to apply the acquired knowledge of physics to the discussion of problems in related fields and scientific disciplines [2F_22_9]
 KF_U14 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
oral exam [2F_22_w_1]
The scope of the material given in the form of a set of all issues discussed in the lectures, grading scale 2-5. Compulsory exam
 2F_22_1 2F_22_2 2F_22_3 2F_22_4 2F_22_5 2F_22_6 2F_22_7 2F_22_8 2F_22_9
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2F_22_fs_1]
The lecture introduces the basic concepts of nanophysics and discusses some important examples in more detail.
 60
Acquiring the knowledge from the lecture, supplementary reading
 50 oral exam [2F_22_w_1]
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