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MODULE HANDBOOK NANOTECHNOLOGY

MODULE HANDBOOK

JULY 2017

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Table of Contents

Preamble ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

NT0001: Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics .................................................................................................................. 3

NT0002: Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Genetics ................................................................................................... 5

NT0003: Solid State Physics ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

NT0004: Technology of Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical Systems ..................................................................... 10

NT0005: Quantum Information Processing (Elective module, option „Physics“) ................................................... 12

NT0006: Semiconductor Theory and Device Physics ...................................................................................................... 14

NT0007: Analytical Techniques in Nanotechnology ....................................................................................................... 16

NT0008: Nanooptics ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

NT0009: Nanomaterials 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 23

NT0010: Nanomaterials 2 (Elective module, option „Chemistry“) .............................................................................. 27

NT0011: Nanomaterials 3 ......................................................................................................................................................... 30

NT0012: Transport in Nanostructures .................................................................................................................................. 33

NT0013: Applications of Nanotechnology (Elective module, option “Biology”) .................................................... 36

NT0014: Nanotechnology in its Societal Context ............................................................................................................ 39

MTh: Master’s Thesis .................................................................................................................................................................. 41

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Preamble

Upon successful completion of the distance study programme the graduates, which are primarily

composed of engineers, natural scientists and medical doctors, have acquired skills that enable them to

strongly improve products and processes in the organizations in which they operate. Thus the study

programme makes a contribution to the high demand for skilled workers in the field of nanotechnology.

The five on-campus weekends contribute to the acquisition of practical skills. In this context, the students

apply their acquired knowledge with the help of experienced tutors. This is usually done in the context of

topic-specific lab work which is carried out at the Department of Physics at the University of

Kaiserslautern, the Institute for Technical Chemistry of the University of Hannover and

Forschungszentrum Jülich.

An important secondary objective of the distance study programme is learning of working in an

international environment. The fact that the study programme has a high percentage of foreign students

helps to acquire these skills in parallel to the studies.

The qualification objectives are described below on the basis of professional, methodological and social

competences, as well as in terms of learning outcomes.

Professional competence is the ability to cope with job-specific tasks and situations independently and

responsibly meeting the theoretical requirements. Methodological competence is the ability to apply

certain working methods. Social competence is the ability to deal with fellow men unprejudiced,

constructively and easily in the work environment. Interacting and cooperating with others, as well as

management skills play a major role.

The overall qualification objective is: Graduates have the technical knowledge, skills and competences to

understand issues in the broad field of nanotechnology and to cope independently and responsibly with

tasks set by the theoretical requirements by applying the work methods they learned, and deal fairly,

constructively and confidently with their fellow men.

The following competences are derived from the overall qualification objectives:

• Professional competence: The graduates have acquired an extensive factual knowledge about the

principles, general approaches and models in the field of nanotechnology. Moreover, they have the

ability to raise, formulate and formalize issues at all abstraction levels, and can solve these problems

through critical thinking and a pronounced judgement in a scientific way.

• Methodological competence: The graduates have the ability to combine knowledge from different

fields of nanotechnology and apply methods and techniques learned in this study programme.

Furthermore, they can apply the acquired knowledge to new innovative methods from the field of

nanotechnology in their field of activity, and they have the ability to learn and to develop new

technologies.

• Social competence: The graduates have the ability to carry out activities in the field of

nanotechnology independently to introduce new technologies in organizations, and they have the

ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team.

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Module: Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics

Code: Module Coordinator: Teaching Staff:

NT0001 Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Schneider Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Schneider

Workload Credit Points (CP):

Recommended

Semester: Duration: Regular cycle:

125h (25h=1CP) 5 First semester 6 weeks winter term

1. Parts of the module/courses: Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 5

a) Textbook:

6 weeks

written by apl. Prof. H.-J.

Korsch

90h

b) Exercises in

textbook:

6 weeks

written by apl. Prof. H.-J.

Korsch

35h

2. Impact on curriculum:

compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

- Classical and quantum physics

- The Schrödinger equation

- One-dimensional systems

- Two- and three-dimensional systems

- Some advanced topics (facultative)

4. 2

.

Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-b)

On successfully completing the module students will be able to

- understand the basic concepts of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics and its mathematical

formulation,

- give examples when purely quantum mechanical effects without classical counterpart are

important (as in the case of spin),

- solve standard problems of quantum mechanics such as the harmonic oscillator, angular

momentum, the hydrogen atom and spin,

- apply the concepts of quantum mechanics in the analysis of physical problems,

- explain how quantum mechanical effects modify classical behavior.

5. Prerequisites for attending:

Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

Appendix A of the textbook has to be studied before the tutorial starts

6. Requirements for receiving credit points (especially assessments, certificate of attendance):

a) Successfully solving mail-in exercises (once per semester): not graded

7. Determination of grade:

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Grade: not graded

Significance for

final grade:

has no weight towards the final grade

8. Applicability of the module/suitability:

It is fundamental for all other courses that deal with materials and nanoscience: “Solid State

Physics” (NT0003), “Quantum Information Processing” (NT0005), “Semiconductor Theory” (NT0006)

and “Nanooptics” (NT0008).

This module is also part of the distance studies certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology”

(“Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics“ (NT0001)).

9. Hints for preparation:

Recommended

literature:

a) Bes, Daniel R.: Quantum Mechanics. Springer, 2004. B) Merzbacher, Eugen:

Quantum Mechanics. John Wiley, 2011. c) Singh, Jasprit: Quantum Mechanics –

Fundamentals and Applications to Technology. John Wiley, 1997. d) Thaller,

Bernd: Visual Quantum Mechanics. Springer, 2000

Available

documents:

Textbook “Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics” including self-control

assignments for self-study

Online tutorial: Discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time

10. Registration procedure: online registration

11. Language: English

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Module: Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Genetics


NT0002 Dr. Angelika Roth/Dr. Peter Reichmann Dr. Angelika Roth

Dr. Peter Reichmann


Recommended


125h (25h=1CP) 5 First semester 6 weeks plus on-

campus weekend

winter term

1. Parts of the module/courses: Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 5

a) Textbook:

6 weeks

written by Dr. A. Roth and Dr.

P. Reichmann

90h

b) Exercises in

textbook:

6 weeks

written by Dr. A. Roth and Dr.

P. Reichmann

34h

c) On-campus

phase

(Solid State

Physics and

Molecular

Biology):

tutorial

given by

Dr. A. Roth and Dr. P.

Reichmann

1h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

- Basics in chemistry

- DNA and RNA

- From amino acids to proteins

- The flow of genetic information

- Molecular biology of gene function

- Regulation of gene expression

- Alteration of genetic information

- Recombinant DNA technology

- Important techniques in molecular biology

- Genomics

- Biology in the computer age

4. 2

.

Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)-c)


- summarize the basics in biochemistry,

- understand the role of the essential chemical functional groups which are involved in

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biochemical reactions of living cells,

- describe the structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins, the most important

molecules in molecular biology,

- apply their knowledge from the biochemistry of their building blocks (amino acids,

nucleotides),

- deduce structure and function of essential macromolecules like proteins, DNA and RNA

- explain central cellular processes,

- compare application and implementation of molecules in modern molecular biotechnology

(e.g. detection, amplification, cloning, sequencing and sequence analysis with modern

bioinformatics methods),

- analyze and evaluate experiments with are performed in modern molecular biology.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

none


a) Written examination (90 minutes duration): graded

b) Successful participation of on-campus tutorial: not graded


Grade: determined from the written exam

Significance for

final grade:

enters as grade weighted with its ECTS points: 5/61


The knowledge about nucleic acid and protein structure and function is a fundamental prerequisite

for the on-campus phase “Screening Methods in Biology, Chip Technologies” (module “Analytical

Techniques in Nanotechnology” (NT0007)).


(“Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Genetics” (NT0002)).


Recommended

literature:

a) Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Morgan, D., Raff M., Roberts, K., Walter, P.;

Molecular Biology of the Cell; Publisher: Garland Science, (2014) 6th edition.

b) Goldstein, J. E., Kilpatrick, E. S., Krebs, S.; Lewin's GENES XI; Jones & Bartlett

Learning; (2012) 11th edition. c) Hartwell, L. H., Goldberg, M. L. Fischer, J. A.,

Hood, L.; Genetics: From Genes to Genomes; Publisher: McGraw-Hill, (2014)

5th edition. d) Madigan, M. T., Martinko, J. M., Bender, K.S., Buckley, D.H.; Brock:

Biology of Microorganisms; Publisher: Benjamin Cummings (2014) 14th edition

Available

documents:

Textbook “Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, Genetics” including self-control

assignments for self-study written by Dr. P. Reichmann and Dr. A. Roth.

Online tutorial: discussion forum (online learning platform) available during the lecture time


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Module: Solid State Physics


NT0003 Prof. Dr. Egbert Oesterschulze Prof. Dr. Egbert Oesterschulze


Recommended


125h (25h=1CP) 5 First semester 6 weeks plus on-

campus weekend

winter term

1. Parts of the module/courses:

(please choose/update the courses)

Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 5

a) Textbook:

6 weeks

written by Dr. W. Kulisch 90h

b) Exercises in

textbook:

6 weeks

written by Dr. W. Kulisch 34h

c) On-campus

phase

(Solid State

Physics and

Molecular

Physics):

tutorial

given by

Prof. Dr. E. Oesterschulze

1h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

- Chemical bonding in solids

- Structure of crystalline solids

- Diffraction from periodic structures

- Dynamics of atoms in a periodic crystal

- Thermal properties of solids

- Free electrons in a solid

- Magnetism

- Motion of electrons and transport phenomena

- Dielectric properties of solids

- Semiconductors

- Superconductivity

4. 2

.



- classify/construct crystal structures and discuss experimental techniques to identify them,

- appraise the phonon model for the description of mechanical/thermal properties,

- conclude the band structure theory to distinguish the different types of electronic materials,

- summarize the behavior of semiconducting materials and their impact on electronic devices,

- discuss the behavior of magnetic materials with respect to their quantum mechanical origin,

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- critically analyze the limits of the applied models and theories,

- summarize the quantum mechanical interpretation of the dynamics of solids,

- validate the introduced concepts solving exercises on one’s own responsibility.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

Knowledge and comprehension of terms and contents of module

“Fundamentals of Quantum mechanics” (NT0001)



b) Participation of on-campus tutorial: not graded



Significance for

final grade:



The terms and models introduced in this module to describe large but periodic solid material are

later extended and massively used: 1) to describe the physics in semiconducting nanomaterials

(NT0006) and 2) the transport in various periodic or non-periodic nano-structured optical media

(NT0008), 3) to assign the difference to the behavior of nanomaterials (NT0009, NT0010, NT0011),

and 4) to describe transport/phenomena in electronic as well as magnetic nano-media (NT0012). In

all other modules the basics of Solid State Physics play also a dominant role to describe the physics.


Recommended

literature:

a) N. W. Ashcroft, N.D. Mermin, Solid State Physics, Brooks/Cole, ISBN-10: 978-

0-03-083993-1, b) H. Ibach, H. Lüth, Solid-State Physics, Springer, ISBN: 978-

3-540-93804-0, c) Ch. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, ISBN-10:

0471111813

Available

documents:

Textbook “Solid State Physics” including self-control assignments for self-

study written by Dr. W. Kulisch




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Module: Technology of Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical Systems


NT0004 Dr. Sandra Wolff Dr. Sandra Wolff


Recommended


150h (25h=1CP) 6 Second semester 6 weeks plus on-

campus weekend

summer term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 6

a) Textbook:

6 weeks

written by Dr. S Wolff 80h

b) Exercises in

textbook:

6 weeks

written by Dr. S Wolff 20h

c) On-campus

phase (Lab

in the

cleanroom):

tutorial, lab

course

given by

Dr. S. Wolff, Dr. B. Lägel, Dr. T.

Löber

7h 43h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

- Introduction to micro- and nano-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS)

- Lithography

- Deposition of material

- Structuring by removing material

- Packaging

- Cleanroom - basics

4. 2

.



- select the appropriate technology for a given or intended process,

- create MEMS and NEMS devices,

- sketch process flows for device manufacturing,

- analyze and evaluate process flows and manufacturing technologies,

- consider alternative technologies.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

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Contextual

prerequisites:

a-b) none c) reading and understanding the textbook and completing the

exercises





Grade: not graded

Significance for

final grade:



none


Recommended

literature:

a) Waser, Rainer (Ed.): Nanoelectronics and Information Technology. Wiley-

VCH, 2012, b) Madou, M. J.: Fundamentals of Microfabrication and

Nanotechnology. Volume II, CRC Press, 2011, c) Franz, Gerhard: Low Pressure

Plasmas and Microstructuring Technology. Springer, 2009, d) Bhushan, B. (Ed.):

Handbook of Nanotechnology. Springer, 2nd ed., 2007, e) Rai-Choudhury, P.

(Ed.): Handbook of Microlithography, Micromachining, and Microfabrication.

Volume 1: Microlithography. SPIE Press and IEEE, 1997

Available

documents:

Textbook “Technology of Micro- and Nanoelectromechanical Systems”

including self-control assignments for self-study written by Dr. S. Wolff




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Elective Module: Quantum Information Processing


NT0005 Prof. Dr. Artur Widera Prof. Dr. Artur Widera


Recommended


125h (25h=1CP) 5 Second semester 6 weeks Summer term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 5

a) Textbook:

6 weeks

written by Prof. A. Widera 90h

b) Exercises in

textbook:

6 weeks

written by Prof. A. Widera 35h


elective module

3. 3

.

Content

- Single qubit operations

- Quantum correlations and two-qubit operations

- Experimental platforms for quantum information processing

- Quantum cryptography

- Quantum computation

4. 2

.



- differentiate the basics of quantum information processing both from a conceptual and an

experimental point of view,

- compare the theory of classical information science, the bit, and its quantum mechanical

counterpart, the quantum bit,

- apply the fundamental criteria for building a quantum computer and quantum computing

networks to physical implementations of quantum information processing,

- explain the manipulation of a single qubit and the concept of quantum entanglement as

resource for quantum information processing,

- apply prominent examples of quantum computation protocols to simple problems,

- identify the fundamental differences of classical and quantum key distribution (QKD), and

understand basic QKD protocols and their experimental implementation,

- understand the concept of quantum error correction.


Formal admission

requirements:

None

Contextual a) none b) the study content of modules “Fundamentals of Quantum

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prerequisites: Mechanics” (NT0001) and “Solid-state Physics” (NT0003)




Grade: not graded

Significance for

final grade:



-


Recommended

literature:

Michael Nielsen, Isaac Chuang: Quantum Computation and Quantum

Information. Cambridge University Press, 2000

Available

documents:

Textbook “Quantum Information Processing” including self-control

assignments for self-study written by Prof. Dr. A. Widera




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Module: Semiconductor Theory and Device Physics


NT0006 Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Schneider Prof. Dr. Hans Christian Schneider


Recommended


125h (25h=1CP) 5 Second semester 6 weeks plus on-

campus weekend

Summer term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 5

a) Textbook:

6 weeks

written by Prof. Dr. H. C.

Schneider

90h

b) Exercises in

textbook:

6 weeks

written by Prof. Dr. H. C.

Schneider

34h

c) On-campus

phase (Lab

in the

cleanroom):

tutorial

given by Prof. Dr. H. C.

Schneider

1h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

- Electromagnetic fields and many-level systems

- Crystal structures and the reciprocal lattice

- Electronic band structures in semiconductors: general methods

- Electronic states and transitions around the gap

- Phonons and elasticity theory

- Optical properties of semiconductors

4. 2

.



- apply the basics of a quantum mechanics to the electronic and optical properties of

semiconductors,

- calculate the electronic structure of semiconductors and similar crystalline materials using a

variety of complementary methods,

- distinguish general methods such as plane wave and pseudopotential theory,

- describe the standard model for optical transitions in semiconductors (kp-theory),

- understand the interaction between electrons, lattice and optical fields,

- analyze more complicated materials using the methods learned in this course.


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Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

a) none

b) The content of modules “Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics” (NT0001)

and “Solid-State Physics” (NT0003)

c) Textbook should be studied before the tutorial






Significance for

final grade:



This module teaches some advanced techniques on semiconductor electronics and optics that are

helpful for more specialized courses such as “Nanooptics” (NT0008) as well as “Transport in

Nanostructures” (NT0012).


Recommended

literature:

a) Brennan, K. F.: The physics of semiconductors – with applications to

optoelectronic devices. Cambridge University Press, 2001, b) Yu, P. Y. and

Cardona, M.: Fundamentals of Semiconductors. Springer, Berlin, 3rd ed., 2001,

c) Kaxiras, E.: Atomic and Electronic Structure of Solids. Cambridge University

Press, 2003.

Available

documents:

Textbook “Semiconductor Theory and Device Physics” including self-control

assignments for self-study written by Prof. Dr. H. C. Schneider




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Module: Analytical Techniques in Nanotechnology


NT0007 Prof. Dr. Christiane Ziegler Prof. Dr. Christiane Ziegler, Dr. Christine

Müller-Renno, Dr. Stefan Lach, Dr.

Frank Stahl


Recommended


300h (25h=1CP) 12 Third and Fourth

semester

8 weeks plus two

on-campus

weekends

winter and

summer term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 12

a) Textbooks

(Part 1 and

Part 2):

8 weeks

written by Prof. Dr. C. Ziegler,

Dr. C. Müller-Renno, Prof. Dr.

R. Ulber and Dr. F. Stahl

160h

b) Exercises in

textbooks:

8 weeks


Dr. C. Müller-Renno, Prof. Dr.

R. Ulber and Dr. F. Stahl

40h

c) On-campus

phase

(Characteriz

ation of

Nanostructu

res, winter

term):

Tutorial, lab

course

given by

Dr. B. Lägel, Dr. T. Löber, Dr. S.

Wolff, Dr. C. Müller-Renno

6h 44h

d) On-campus

phase

(Microarray

Technology,

summer

term):

Tutorial, lab

course

given by:

Dr. F. Stahl, M. Pähler

13h 37h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

Content Textbook “Characterization of Nanostructures” (Part 1)

- Prerequisites for resolution on the nanometer scale

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- Overview on experimental aspects

- Microscopic techniques

- Spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques: chemical composition

- Spectroscopic techniques: electronic structure

- Spectroscopic techniques: vibrational and magnetic structure

Content Textbook “Screening Methods in Biology, Chip Technologies” (Part 2)

- Traditional screening of genes and gene expression

- High-throughput screening

- Chip technologies

- Gene expression analysis by RNA Seq

- Protein chip technologies

- Aptamer microarrays

- Cell and tissue microarrays

- Lab-on-a-chip

4. 2

.

Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies:

for a)-b)


- explain main characterization procedures of nanomaterials,

- justify which characterization method is most suitable based on the prerequisites for

resolution on the nanometer scale,

- contrast the most powerful tools in the field of nanomicroscopies,

- evaluate spectroscopic techniques which are used to get information about the chemical

composition of nanomaterials,

- compare spectroscopic techniques which provide information about the electronic structure

of nanomaterials,

- judge spectroscopic techniques which allow getting information about the vibrational and

magnetic structure of nanomaterials,

- understand the principles of traditional screening methods in biology,

- explain the basic mechanisms in high-throughput screening systems,

- compare different chip technologies such as DNA and protein chip technology,

- perform their own chip experiment during the on-campus phase.

for c)

- decide which sample preparation for characterization of nanostructures is most suitable,

- image the sample using by different analysis techniques,

- interpret the information supplied by the different imaging techniques,

- decide which imaging methods is appropriate for a specific sample of purpose.

for d)

- explain the molecular biology of gene expression, principles of traditional screening,

methods in biology and basic mechanisms in highthroughput screening systems,

- compare different microarray technologies such as DNA, Protein and Aptamer microarray

technology,

- to perform the data analysis of an microarray experiment,

- use bioanalytical systems to describe complex reactions in biotechnological processes.

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Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

a)-d) none



b) Successful participation of on-campus tutorials and lab courses: not graded



Significance for

final grade:



This module is also part of the distance certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology” (“Analytical

Techniques in Nanotechnology” (NT0007)).


Recommended

literature:

“Characterization of Nanostructures”: a) Bhushan, Bharat (Ed.): Handbook of

Nanotechnology. Springer, 3rd ed. 2010; b) Meyer, E., Hug, H.J., Bennewitz, R.:

Scanning Probe Microscopy – Lab on a Tip. Springer, 2004; c) Reimer, L.:

Scanning Electron Microscopy – Physics of Image Formation and

Microanalysis. Springer, 2nd ed., 1998; d) Bowker, M., Davies, P.R.: Scanning

Tunneling Microscopy in Surface Science, Nanoscience and Catalysis. Wiley-

VCH, 2010; e) Wiesendanger, Roland: Scanning Probe Microscopy and

Spectroscopy. Cambridge University Press, 1994; f) Ertl, G., Küppers, J.: Low

Energy Electrons and Surface Chemistry. VCH, 1985; g) Czanderna, A.W. (Ed.):

Methods of Surface Analysis. Elsevier, 1975; h) Briggs, D., Seah, M.P.: Practical

Surface Analysis, Auger and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. Wiley, 1996.

“Screening Methods in Biology, Chip Technologies”: a) Quackenbush, J.:

Computational analysis of microarray data. Nat. Rev. Genet. 2, p. 418-427,

2001; b) Stekel, D.: Microarray Bioinformatics. Cambridge University Press, p.

100-110, 2003; c) Hegde, P., Qi, R., Abernathy, K., Gay, C., Dharap, S., Gaspard,

R., Hughes, J.E., Snesrud, E., Lee, N. and Quackenbush, J.: A Concise Guide to

cDNA Microarray Analysis. BioTechniques 29, p. 548-562, 2000; d) Spielbauer,

B. and Stahl, F.: Impact of microarray technology in nutrition and food

research. Mol. Nutr. Food Res. 49(10), p. 908-917, 2005; e) Walter, J.G.,

Kokpinar, O., Friehs, K., Stahl, F. and T. Scheper: Systematic investigation of

optimal aptamer immobilization for protein-microarray applications. Anal.

Chem. 80(19), p. 7372-7378, 2008; f) Stahl, F., Hitzmann, B., Mutz, K.,

Landgrebe, D., Lubbecke, M., Kasper, C., Walter, J., Scheper, T.: Transcriptome

Analysis. Adv. Biochem. Eng. Biotechnol. 127, p. 1-25, 2012; g) Schena M. and

Davis R.W.: Genes, Genomes and Chips. In: DNA Microarrays: A Practical

Approach (Ed. M. Schena). Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, p. 1-16, 1999;

h) Schena M. and Davis R.W.: Parallel Analysis with Biological Chips. In: PCR

Methods Manual (Eds. Innis M., Gelfand D., and Sninsky J.). Academic Press, San

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Diego, p. 445-456, 1999; i) Lemieux B., Aharoni A., and Schena M.: Overview of

DNA Chip Technology. Mol. Breeding 4, p. 277-289, 1998; j) Schena M., Heller

R.A., Theriault T.P., Konrad K., Lachenmeier E., and Davis R.W.: Microarrays:

Biotechnology's discovery platform for functional genomics. Trends in Biotech.

16, p. 301-306, 1998.

Available

documents:

Textbooks “Characterization of Nanostructures” written by Prof. Dr. C. Ziegler,

Dr. C. Müller-Renno and “Screening Methods in Biology, Chip Technologies”

written by Prof. Dr. R. Ulber and Dr. F. Stahl. Both text books include self-

control assignments for self-study




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Module: Nanooptics


NT0008 Prof. Georg v. Freymann Prof. Georg v. Freymann


Recommended


150h (25h=1CP) 6 Third semester 6 weeks plus on-

campus weekend

winter term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 6

a) Textbooks

(Part 1 and

Part 2):

6 weeks

written by Prof. G v. Freymann

and Prof. S. Maier

108h

b) Exercises in

textbooks:

6 weeks

written by Prof. G v. Freymann

and Prof. S. Maier

41h

c) On-campus

phase

(Characteri

zation of

Nanostruct

ures):

tutorial

organized by

Prof. G. v. Freymann

1h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

Content of the textbook “Metamaterials and Photonic Crystals” (Part 1)

- Interaction of light with matter

- Photonic crystals

- Photonic metamaterials

Content of the textbook “Plasmonics” (Part 2)

- The optical properties of metals

- Surface plasmon polaritons

- Localized surface plasmons

- Selected applications of nanoplasmonics: nanoantennas

4. 2

.



for a)

- understand, describe and determine the underlying light-matter-interaction in modern

optical materials,

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- describe and develop optical properties of photonic crystals and metamaterials,

- evaluate state-of-the are literature,

- modify selected photonic applications to solve optical materials challenges,

- apply appropriate methods to solve problems related to optical material.

for b)

- analyze a problem, compare and evaluate appropriate methods and choose the right

method for the problem,

- propose novel design for optical materials based on plasmonics and metamaterials,

- evaluate and design the optical properties of photonic crystals and metamaterials,

- Recommend the proper solution for a sensing problem, i.e., if a dielectric or a plasmonic

approach will work best for the problem at hand.

for c)

- discuss scientific problems in a team,

- reflect actual scientific developments and exchange ideas with the team.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

a)-b) none c) having read the corresponding textbooks






Significance for

final grade:



This module extends the knowledge from the module “Solid State Physics” (NT0003) and applies the

corresponding methods to modern optical materials.


Recommended

literature:

“Metamaterials and Photonic Crystals”: a) Hecht, Eugene: Optics. Addison

Wesley, 4th ed., 2001; b) Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C.: Fundamentals of Photonics.

Wiley-Interscience, 2nd ed., 2007; c) Joannopoulos, J. D., Johnson, S. G., Winn, J.

N.: Molding the Flow of Light. Princeton University Press, 2nd ed., 2008;

d) Shalaev, V. M., Sarychev, A. K.: Electrodynamics of Metamaterials. World

Scientific Publishing Company, 2007.

“Plasmonics”: a) Maier, S.A.: Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications.

Springer, New York, 2007; b) Novotny, L., Hecht, B.: Principles of Nano-Optics,

Cambridge University Press, 2nd ed., 2012

Available

documents:

Textbooks “Metamaterials and Photonic Crystals” and “Plasmonics” including

self-control assignments for self-study written by Prof. G. v. Freymann and

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Prof. S. Maier, respectively




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Module: Nanomaterials 1


NT0009 apl. Prof. Einar Kruis apl. Prof. Einar Kruis


Recommended


175h (25h=1CP) 7 Fourth semester 8 weeks summer term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 7

a) Textbooks

(Part 1 and

Part 2):

8 weeks

written by apl. Prof. E. Kruis,

Prof. R. Clasen

126h

b) Exercises in

textbooks:

8 weeks

written by apl. Prof. E. Kruis,

Prof. R. Clasen

49h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content:

Content of the textbook “Processing Ceramics and Composites and Their Applications” (Part 1)

- Overview nanotechnology

- Synthesis of nanosized powders

- Characterization of nanopowders

- Dispersing

- Aerosols

- Shaping

- Drying

- Modification

- Sintering

- Characterization

Content of the textbook „Physical Synthesis of Nanoparticles“ (Part 2)

- Nanoparticle movement and interaction

- Nucleation and growth

- Gas-phase synthesis

- Nanoparticle reactor design

- Nanoparticle formation on substrates

- Ball milling techniques

-

Content of the textbook „Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles“ (Part 2)

- Basic mechanisms in liquid phase processes

- Reduction processes and coprecipitation

- Sol-gel nanoparticle synthesis

- Synthesis in confined volumes

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- Synthesis of nanoparticles by means of diblock copolymers

- Templated-based synthesis

- Gas-phase methods

- Size analysis methods

4. 2

.



- analyze synthesis and fabrication methods for ceramics, composites and nanoparticle based

on an understanding of the fundamental mechanisms involved,

- choose suitable synthesis methods for a given material and / or application,

- classify a given synthesis method in one of the categories given in the courses,

- select the required processing steps for a given ceramic or composite material,

- compare characterization or size analysis methods for material-related applications and

select the most suitable method,

- develop kinetic equations to describe the particle size evolution and apply simple numerical

methods for their solution,

- evaluate equation-based methods for describing fundamental mechanisms involved in

nanoparticle movement, interaction, nucleation and growth which are relevant for reactor

design.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

none





Significance for

final grade:



The module provides background knowledge useful for the module “Nanomaterials 2“ (NT0010) and

“Nanomaterials 3” (NT0011).


(“Nanomaterials 1” (NT0009)).


Recommended

literature:

“Processing Ceramics and Composites and Their Applications”: a) Fendler, J.H.

(Ed.): Nanoparticles and Nanostructures, Preparation, Characterization and

Application. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 1998; b) Wang, Z.L. (Ed.): Characterization

of nanophase materials. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 1999; c) Lorenz, W.J. ,Pleth, W.:

Electrochemical Nanotechnology. In Situ Local probe Techniques at

Electrochemical Interfaces. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 1998; d) Evans, D.F.,

Wenneström, H.: The Colloidal Domain, Where Physics, Chemistry and Biology

meet. J. Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester, 2nd ed., 1999; e) Bimberg, D.,

Grundmann, M., Ledentsov, N. N.: Quantum Dot Herterostructures. J. Wiley &

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Sons, Ltd., Chichester, 1999; f) Mitin, V., Kochelap, V., Stroscio, M.: Quantum

herterostructures: Microelectronics and Optoelectronics. Cambridge University

Press, 1999; g) Ekardt, W. (Ed.): Metal Clusters. J. Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester,

1999; h) Edelstein, A. S., Cammarata, R. C.: Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties

and Applications. Institute of Physics Publishing, London, 1996; i) Fujishima,

A., Hashimoto, K., Watanabe, T.: TiO2 Photocatalysis, Fundamentals and

Application. BKJ, Inc.,Tokyo, 1999; j) Nalwa, H.S. (Ed.): Handbook of

Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology. Vol. 1-5, Academic Press,

1999; k) Gleiter, H.: Nanocrystalline Materials, Progress in Material Science.

Vol. 33, p. 223-315, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1990; l) Harrison, P.: Quantum

wells, Wires and Dots, Theoretical and Computational Physics. Wiley

Interscience, 1999; m) Hackley, V. A., Texter, J.: Ultrasonic and Dielectric

Characterization Techniques for Suspended Particulates. Am. Ceram. Soc.,

Westerville 1998; m) Kodas, T.T., Hampden-Smith, M.: Aerosol Processing of

Materials. Wiley-VCH, New York, 1999; n) Rhodes, M.: Introduction to Particle

Technology. J. Wiley & Sons, Chichester-New York, 1998; o) Shaw, D.J.:

Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Butterworth, London, 1986; p)

Ring, T.A.: Fundamentals of Ceramic Powder Processing and Synthesis. Am.

Ceram. Soc., Westerville (USA), 1996.

„Physical Synthesis of Nanoparticles“: a) Edelstein, A.S.: Nanomaterials:

Synthesis, properties and applications. IOP Publishing, Bristol, UK, 1996; b)

Friedlander, S.K.: Smoke, dust and haze – Fundamentals of aerosol dynamics.

Oxford University Press, New York, 2nd ed., 2000 c) Goldstein, A.: Handbook of

nanophase materials. Dekker, New York, 1997; d) Hinds, W.C.: Aerosol

technology. Wiley, New York, 1982; e) Ichinose, N., Ozaki, J., Kashu, S.:

Superfine particle technology. Springer, New York, 1991; f) Kodas, T.T., M.

Hampden-Smith: Aerosol processing of materials. Wiley-VCH, New-York, 1999;

g) Rogers, B., Adams, J., Pennathur, S.: Nanotechnology - understanding small

systems. CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2008.

„Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles“: a) Baraton, M.I.: Synthesis,

functionalization and surface treatment of nanoparticles. American Scientific

Publishers, USA, 2003; b) Bhushan, B.: Springer handbook of nanotechnology.

Springer Verlag, Berlin, 2004; c) Cao, G.: Nanostructures and nanomaterials --

Synthesis, properties and applications. Imperial College Press, London, 2004;

d) Caruso, F.: Colloids and colloid processing -- Synthesis, modification,

organization and utilization of colloid particles. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2004; e)

Edelstein, A.S., Nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and applications, IOP

Publishing, Bristol, UK, 1996; f) Feldheim, D.L., Colby, A.F.: Metal nanoparticles

- Synthesis, characterization and applications. Dekker, New York, 2002; g)

Friedlander, S.K.: Smoke, dust and haze -- Fundamentals of aerosol dynamics.

Oxford University Press, New York, 2nd ed., 2000; h) Goldstein, A.: Handbook of

nanophase materials. Dekker, New York, 1997; i) Gonsalves, K.E., Rangarajan,

S.P., Wang, J.: Chemical synthesis of nanostructured metals, metal alloys, and

semiconductors. Chapter 1 from: Handbook of nanostructured materials and

nanotechnology. Vol. 1, Nalwa, H.S. (Ed.), Academic Press, 2000; j) Hinds, W.C.:

Aerosol technology. Wiley, New York, 1982; k) Klabunde, K.J., Mohs, C.:

Nanoparticles and nanostructural materials. In: Chemistry of advanced

materials. Interrante, L.V. and Hampden-Smith, M.J. (Eds.), Wiley-VCH, New

York, 1998; l) Kodas, T.T., Hampden-Smith, M.: Aerosol processing of materials.

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Wiley-VCH, New-York, 1999; m) Poole, C.P., Owens, F.J.: Introduction to

nanotechnology. Wiley-Interscience, Hoboken, 2003; n) Rao, C.N.R., Müller, A.,

Cheetham, A.K.: The chemistry of nanomaterials. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2004;

o) Schmid, G.: Nanoparticles - From theory to application. Wiley-VCH,

Weinheim, 2004; p) Schubert, U., Hüsing, N.: Synthesis of inorganic materials.

Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2000.

Available

documents:

Textbooks “Processing Ceramics and Composites and Their Applications”

written by Prof. S. Maier, “Physical Synthesis of Nanoparticles” written by apl.

Prof. E. Kruis and “Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles”. All textbooks include

self-control assignments for self-study.




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Elective Module: Nanomaterials 2


NT0010 Prof. Eisenbarth Prof. Eva Eisenbarth, Dr. Lach


Recommended


125h (25h=1CP) 5 Fourth semester 6 weeks summer term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 5

a) Textbooks

(Part 1 and

Part 2):

6 weeks

written by Prof. E. Eisenbarth,

Prof. G. Duesberg, Prof. S. Roth

90h

b) Exercises in

textbooks:

6 weeks

written by Prof. E. Eisenbarth,

Prof. G. Duesberg, Prof. S. Roth

35h


elective module

3. 3

.

Content

Content of the textbook “Nanotechnologically Modified Biomaterials” (Part 1)

- Biomaterials

- The interface biomaterial-biological system

- Nanotechnological aspects of biological systems

- Biomaterial properties control interactions with the biological system

- Nanotechnological tools improve biomaterials

- Nanosized materials for tissue engineering

- Nanotoxicology

Content of the textbook “Carbon Nanomaterials” (Part 2)

- Introduction

- Synthesis of carbon nanomaterials

- Purification, separation, and characterization of carbon nanomaterials

- Handling of carbon nanomaterials

- Physics of carbon nanomaterials

- Electrical measurements

- Applications

- Safety

4. 2

.



for a)-b)

- explain the processes occurring between a synthetic biomaterial and a natural tissue in

vivo,

- influence these processes by choosing appropriate surface and material properties and to

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apply various methods to influence material and surface characteristics,

- differentiate between various methods to functionalize medically used materials to meet

defined requirements for the application of a biomaterial,

- name, analyze and measure systematically pivotal nanotechnological properties of

materials,

- evaluate toxic or harming properties of a biomaterial,

- understand crystal lattice structures and explain their influence on electronic properties,

- distinguish imaging and characterization techniques for carbon nanostructures, e.g. electron

microscopy and diffraction as well as spectroscopy and scanning probe techniques,

- compare synthesis methods of carbon nanotubes and graphene,

- explain electrical properties of materials in general such as superconductivity,

magnetoresistance, Hall Effect and Quantum Hall Effect.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

a)-b) none




Grade: not graded

Significance for

final grade:



The contents of “Nanotechnologically Modified Biomaterials” and its mail-in exercises are also part

of the distance studies certificate programme “Nanobiotechnology” (““Nanotechnologically Modified

Biomaterials” (NT0010.1)).


Recommended

literature:

“Nanotechnologically Modified Biomaterials”: a) Dee, K.C., Puleo, D.A., Bizios,

R.: An Introduction to Tissue-Biomaterial-Interactions. Wiley-Liss, John Wiley &

Sons, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2003; b) Dee, K.C., Puleo, D.A., Bizios, R.: Handbook

of Biomaterial Properties. Chapman & Hall, London, Weinheim, NY, Tokyo,

Melbourne, Madras, 1998; c) Helsen, J.A., Breme. J. (Eds.): Metals as

Biomaterials. John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1998; d) Brunette, D.M.,

Tengvall, P., Textor, M., Thomson, P.: Titanium in Medicine. Springer Verlag,

Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 2001; e) Peters, M., Leyens, C.: Titanium and

Titanium Alloys. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2003; f) Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis,

J., Raff, M.: Molecular Biology of the Cell. Garland Science, 2002; g) Guilak, F.,

Butler, D.L., Goldstein, S., Mooney, D.: Functional Tissue Engineering. Springer,

New York, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2004; h) Kasemo, B., Gold, J.: Biological Surface

Science. Surface Science, Vol. 500, Elsevier, Netherlands, 2002; i) Castner, D.,

Ratner, B.: Biomedical surface science: foundations to frontiers. Surface Sci.

Vol. 500, Elsevier, Netherlands, 2002.

“Carbon Nanomaterials”: a) Kittel, Charles: Introduction to Solid State Physics.

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John Wiley & Sons, 1996; b) Hummel, Rolf E.: Electronic Properties of

Materials. Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, 4th ed., 2011; c) Roth, Siegmar, Carroll,

David: One-Dimensional Metals, Conjugated Polymers, Organic Crystals,

Carbon Nanotubes. Wiley-VCH, 2004; d) Grobert, Nicole, Roth, Siegmar,

Robertson, John, Lee, Cheol Jin: Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes. In: Hayden,

Oliver, Nielsch, Kornelius: Molecula- and Nano-Tubes, p. 263 - 278, Springer,

2011; e) Roth, Siegmar and Hye, Jin Park: Nanocarbonic Transparent

Conducting Films. Chem. Soc. Rev. (Tutorial Review) 39, p. 2477-2483, 2010; f)

Pierson, Hugh O.: Handbook of Carbon, Graphite, Diamond and Fullerenes.

Noyes Publications, 1993; g) Reich, Stephanie, Thomsen, Christian and

Maultzsch, Janina: Carbon Nanotubes. Wiley, 2004; h) Philip Wong, H.-S.,

Akinwande, Deji: Carbon Nanotube and Graphene Device Physics. Cambridge

University Press, 2011; i) Saito, Riichiro, Dresselhaus, Gene, Dresselhaus, M. S.:

Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes. Imperial College Press, 1998; j)

Graham, A. P., Duesberg, G. S., Seidel, R. V., Liebau, M., Unger, E., Pamler, W.,

Kreupl, F., Hoenlein, W.: Carbon Nanotubes for Microelectronics?. Small, 1, (4),

p. 382-390, 2005; k) Hoenlein, W. In: Waser, Rainer (Ed.): Nanoelectronics and

Information Technology. 2nd ed., Wiley-VCH, Berlin, 2005.

Available

documents:

Textbooks “Nanotechnologically Modified Biomaterials” written by Prof. E.

Eisenbarth and “Carbon Nanomaterials” written by Prof. G. Duesberg and Prof.

S. Roth. Both textbooks include self-control assignments for self-study.




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Module: Nanomaterials 3


NT0011 Prof. Herbert Urbassek Prof. Herbert Urbassek, Dr. Asad Jamal


Recommended


125h (25h=1CP) 5 Fourth and Fifth

semester

12 weeks (6 weeks

per term)

summer and

winter term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 5

a) Textbooks

(Part 1 and

Part 2):

12 weeks

written by Prof. G. Reiter, Prof.

H. Urbassek

90h

b) Exercises in

textbooks:

12 weeks

written by Prof. G. Reiter, Prof.

H. Urbassek

35h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

Content of the textbook “Self-assembly” (Part 1)

- Introduction and definitions

- Building blocks and principles of self‐assembly

- The concept of self‐assembly through force balance

- Types of forces between molecules and particles

- Self‐assembly at interfaces

- Self‐assembly in solution

- Self‐assembly of colloidal objects

- Self‐assembly driven by external forces

- Implications of self‐assembly for nanotechnology

Content of the textbook “Computer Simulations and Modeling in Nanotechnology” (Part 2)

- Interatomic interaction

- Molecular statics

- Molecular dynamics

- Computational chemistry

- Stochastic techniques

- Molecular orbitals and binding

- A primer on quantum chemistry

4. 2

.



for a)-b)

- summarize the basics of nanostructure formation using bottom-up approach,

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- discuss how building units put themselves together without external intrusion,

- explain the increase in internal order of a system can lead to regular patterns on scales

ranging from molecular to the macroscopic sizes,

- explain the atomistic modeling techniques available in nanotechnology and –science,

- understand the techniques of molecular dynamics simulation,

- compare the specific interatomic interactions in metals, semiconductors, ceramics and

biomolecules,

- describe the connection between macroscopic thermodynamic properties and the atomistic

dynamics,

- derive the properties of nanoparticles from the interactions,

- apply stochastic methods for modeling of materials,

- understand the basic principles of ab-initio electronic-structure calculations as applied to

molecules and nanoparticles,

- apply their current knowledge of physics of self‐assembly processes,

- distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information found in different sources of

literature,

- judge the seriousness of the information source (make sure it is no “hoax” or information

with commercial interest, e.g. from a company),

- summarize in their own words the information asked for, at the same time apply the rules of

good scientific practice by clearly indicating your source of information.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

a)-b) none




Grade: not graded

Significance for

final grade:



The study content of this module is important for the modules “Nanomaterials 2” (NT0010) and

“Applications of Nanotechnology” (NT0013).


Recommended

literature:

“Self-assembly”: a) Israelachvili, J.N.: Intermolecular and Surface Forces.

Elsevier, 3rd ed., 2011; b) Lee, Yoon S.: Self-Assembly and Nanotechnology: A

Force Balance Approach. Wiley, 2008; c) Jones, Richard A.L.: Soft Machines:

Nanotechnology and Life. Oxford University Press, USA, 2008; d) Ball, Philip:

Shapes: Nature’s Patterns: A Tapestry in Three Parts. Oxford University Press,

USA, 2009; e) Ball, Philip: Flow: Nature’s Patterns: A Tapestry in Three Parts.

Oxford University Press, USA, 2009: f) Ball, Philip: Branches: Nature’s Patterns:

A Tapestry in Three Parts. Oxford University Press, USA, 2009; g) Kelsall,

Robert, Hamley, Ian W., Geoghegan, Mark: Nanoscale Science and Technology.

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Wiley, 2005.

“Computer Simulations and Modeling in Nanotechnology”: a) Leach, A.R.:

Molecular modelling – principles and applications. Pearson Education Ltd.,

Harlow, 2nd ed., 2001; b) Jensen, F.: Introduction to Computational Chemistry.

Wiley, 2007; c) Frenkel, D., Smit, B.: Understanding molecular simulation.

Academic, San Diego, 2nd ed., 2002; d) Allen, M.P., Tildesley, D.J.: Computer

Simulation of Liquids. Oxford Science Publishers; e) Cramer, C.J.: Essentials of

Computational Chemistry – Theories and Models. Wiley, Chichester, 2nd ed.,

2004.

Available

documents:

Textbooks “Self-assembly” and “Computer Simulations and Modeling in

Nanotechnology” including self-control assignments for self-study written by

Prof. G. Reiter and Prof. H. Urbassek.




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Module: Transport in Nanostructures


NT0012 Prof. Dr. Thomas Heinzel Prof. Dr. Thomas Heinzel, Dr. Philip

Pirro


Recommended


175h (25h=1CP) 7 Fifth semester 6 weeks plus on-

campus weekend

winter term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 7

a) Textbooks

(Part 1 and

Part 2):

6 weeks

written by Prof. T. Heinzel,

Prof. G. Reiss

100h

b) Exercises in

textbooks:

6 weeks

written by Prof. T. Heinzel,

Prof. G. Reiss

25h

c) On-campus

phase

(Nanoelectr

onics):

Tutorial,

lab course

given by

Dr. J. Moers, Dr. S. Wolff

7h 43h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

Content of the textbook “Nanoelectronics” (Part 1)

- Introduction

- Two-dimensional electron gases and semiclassical transport

- Ballistic electronics

- Electronic interference

- Quantum dots

Content of the textbook “Nanomagnetism” (Part 2)

- Basics of magnetism

- Techniques to measure magnetic properties

- Domains and domains walls

- Simulations of static and dynamic micro- and nanomagnetic phenomena

- Magnetic nanoparticles

- Magnetic nanowires

- Two-dimensional magnetic nanostructures

- Three-dimensional magnetic nanomaterials

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4. 2

.


for a)-b)


- apply the most important formalisms for treating electronic conductors beyond the

Boltzmann model,

- analyze effects that emerge due to ballistic transport, electron coherence and Coulomb

blockade,

- work with the quantization of the Hall effect,

- interpret a variety of applications of mesoscopic electronics,

- understand the basics of magnetism,

- explain light- and force-based techniques to study the magnetic properties of solids on a

microscopic scale,

- compare magnetism at the macro-, micro- and nanoscopic scale and describe it

phenomenologically by using the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation,

- describe the preparation, the magnetic properties and applications of zero-, one- and two-

dimensional magnetic nanostructures,

- elaborate different aspects of magnetoresistance as transport phenomenon of polarized

spin carriers,

- give an overview on magnetic nanomaterials where nanosized grains with varying

properties from bulk-materials with tailorable properties.

c)

- select an appropriate clothes for entering a clean room, know how to behave inside a clean

room and work in it,

- create a process flow to realize a nanoelectronic device,

- prepare a sample by using UV-photolithography, metal structuring techniques and dry

etching techniques,

- characterize nanoelectronic devices,

- interpret measured data and draw conclusions.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

a)-b) none c) participation in the on-campus weekend “Lab in the cleanroom”





Grade: determined from the written examination

Significance for

final grade:


8. Applicability of the module/suitability: -

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Recommended

literature:

“Nanoelectronics”:

For foundations in semiconductor physics: a) Balkanski, M. and Wallis, R.F.:

Semiconductor Physics and Applications, Oxford University Press, 2000; b) Yu,

P. and Cardona, M.: Fundamentals of Semiconductors, Springer, 1999.

Accompanying or in extension to the lecture: a) Ihn, T.: Semiconductor

Nanostructures, Oxford University Press, 2010; b) Datta, S.: Electronic

Transport in Mesoscopic Systems, Cambridge University Press, 1997.

“Nanomagnetism”: a) Brain, Robert M., Cohen, Robert S., Knudsen, Ole (Eds.):

Hans Christian Ørsted and the Romantic Legacy in Science: Ideas, Disciplines,

Practices (Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science). Springer Netherlands,

Dordrecht, p. 24, 2007; b) Jackson, John David: Classical Electrodynamics. 3rd

ed., Wiley, p. 238, 1999; c) Maxwell, James C.: On Physical Lines of Force.

Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science, 1861.

Available

documents:

Textbooks “Nanoelectronics” and “Nanomagnetism” including self-control

assignments for self-study written by Prof. T. Heinzel and Prof. G. Reiss,

respectively




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Elective Module: Applications of Nanotechnology


NT0013 Dr. Sandra Wolff Dr. Sandra Wolff


Recommended


125h (25h=1CP) 5 Fifth semester 6 weeks winter term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 5

a) Textbooks

(Part 1 and

Part 2):

6 weeks


Prof. P. Vogel, Prof. M.N.V. Ravi

Majeti, Prof. U. Bakowsky, Prof.

C.-M. Lehr

90h

b) Exercises in

textbooks:

6 weeks


Prof. P. Vogel, Prof. M.N.V. Ravi

Majeti, Prof. U. Bakowsky, Prof.

C.-M. Lehr

35h


elective module

3. 3

.

Content

Content of the textbook “Molecular Nanosystems: Sensors” (Part 1)

- Sensors and Biosensors

- Nanoelectromechanical Transducers

- Biosensing Applications

Content of the textbook “Molecular Nanosystems: Molecular Motors” (Part 1)

- Importance of movement for living systems

- Kinesin, dynein and myosin: motors for linear, intracellular transport

- ATP synthase

Content of the textbook “Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Drug Carrier and Diagnostics” (Part 2)

- Features of polymeric nanoparticles

- Preparation and characterization of nanoparticles

- Recent developments in pharmaceutical nanoparticles technology

- Therapeutic applications of nanoparticular carrier systems

- Nanoparticles as diagnostics

4. 2

.



- explain the advantages and disadvantages of cantilever based biosensors,

- review the functionality of linear and rotary motors in living systems,

- report on the basic principles of the application of polymer nanoparticles in biomedical

sciences,

- compare the different molecular motors and their potential application in nanotechnology

- envision potential nanotechnological applications,

- analyze the potential of nanoparticles for drug delivery and clinical diagnostics.

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Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

none




Grade: not graded

Significance for

final grade:




(“Applications of Nanotechnology” (NT0013)).


Recommended

literature:

“Molecular Nanosystems: Sensors”: a) Ch. Ziegler, “Cantilever-based

Biosensors”, Review, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Special Issue on

“Nanotechnologies for the Biosciences”, Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 379 (2004) 946-

959; b) D. Then, Ch. Ziegler, “Cantilever-based Sensors”, Review, in:

Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, H.S. Nalwa (Ed.), Vol 1,

H.S. Nalwa (Ed.), American Scientific Publishers (2004) p. 499-516 c) W. Göpel,

J. Hesse, J.N. Zemel (Eds.), “Sensors – A Comprehensive Survey”, in particular

Vols. 2 and 3, VCH, Weinheim 1992; d) A.P.F. Turner, I. Karube, G.S. Wilson,

“Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications”, Oxford Science, Oxford 1987; e)

D.G. Buerk, “Biosensors – Theory and Applications”, Technomic, Lancaster

1993.

“Molecular Nanosystems: Molecular Motors”: a) Brady, S.T., Nature 317, p. 73-

75, 1975; b) Allen, R.D., Metuzals, J., Tasaki, I., Brady, S.T., Gilbert, S.P., Science

218, p. 1127-1129, 1982; c) Paschal, B.M., Vallee R.B., Nature 330, p. 181-183,

1987; d) Gee, M.A., Heuser, J.E., Vallee, R.B., Nature 390, p. 636-639, 1997; e)

Burgess, S.A., Walker, M.L., Sakakibara, H., Knight, P.J., Oiwa, K., Nature 421, p.

715-718, 2003; f) Mehta, A.D., Rock, R.S., Rief, M., Spudich, S.A., Mooseker, M.S.,

Cheney, R.E., Nature 400, p. 590-593, 1999; g) Yildiz, A., Forkey, J.N. , McKinney,

S.A., Ha, T., Goldman, Y.E., Selvin, P.R., Science 300, p. 2061-2065, 2003;

h) Hua, W., Young, E.C., Fleming, M.L., Gelles, J., Nature 388, p. 390-393, 1997;

i) Stock, D., Leslie, A.G., Walker, J.E., Science 286, p. 1700-1705, 1999; j)

Sabbert, D., Engelbrecht, S., Junge, W., Nature 381, p. 623-625, 1996; k) Noji, H.,

Yasuda, R., Yoshida, M., Kinosita Jr., K., Nature 386, p. 299-302, 1997; l)

Sambongi, Y., Iko, Y., Tanabe, M., Omote, H., Iwamoto-Kihara, A., Ueda, I.,

Yanagida, T., Wada, Y., Futai, M., Science 286, p. 1722-1724, 1999; m) Yasuda,

R., Noji, H., Yoshida, M., Kinosita Jr., K., Itoh, H., Nature 410, p. 898-904, 2001;

n) Finer, J.T., Simmons, R.M., Spudich, J.A., Nature 368, p. 113-119, 1994; o)

Svoboda, K., Schmidt, C.F., Schnapp, B.J., Block, S.M., Nature 365, p. 721-727,

1993.

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“Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Drug Carrier and Diagnostics”: a) Bala, I.,

Hariharan, S., Ravi Kumar, M.N.V.: PLGA nanoparticles in drug delivery: The

state of the art. Crit. Rev. Ther. Drug Carrier Systems 21, p. 387. 2004; b)

Couvreur, P., Puisieux, F.: Nano- and microparticles for the delivery of

polypeptides and proteins. Adv. Drug Deliv. Rev. 10, p. 141, 1993; c) Kreuter, J.:

Nanoparticulate systems for brain delivery of drugs. Adv. Drug Deliv. Rev. 47,

p. 65, 2001; d) Müller, R.H., Jacobs, C., Kayser, O.: Nanosuspensions as

particulate drug formulations in therapy: Rationale for development and what

we can expect for the future. Adv. Drug. Del. Rev. 47, p. 3, 2001; e) Ravi Kumar,

M.N.V.: Nano and microparticles as controlled drug delivery devices. J. Pharm.

Pharmaceut. Sci.3, p. 234, 2000.

Available

documents:

Textbooks “Molecular Nanosystems: Sensors” wirtten by Prof. C. Ziegler,

“Molecular Nanosystems: Molecular Motors” written by Prof. P. Vogel,

“Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Drug Carrier and Diagnostics” written by Prof.

M.N.V. Ravi Majeti, Prof. U. Bakowsky, Prof. C.-M. Lehr. All textbooks include

self-control assignments for self-study.




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Module: Nanotechnology in its Societal Context


NT0014 Jan Büssers Jan Büssers


Recommended


50h (25h=1CP) 2 Fifth semester 4 weeks winter term



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 2

a) Textbook:

4 weeks

written by Prof. A. Nordmann 36h

b) Exercises in

textbook:

4 weeks

written by Prof. A. Nordmann 14h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

- Approaching nanotechnoscience

- The incredible tininess of nano

- The nanomachinery of life

- From dead matter to smart materials

- Nanomagic

- Enhancement debates

- Green nano

- Responsible development

- Collective experiments

4. 2

.



- elaborate arguments and summarize the central issues provided in a text,

- evaluate chances and risks of nanotechnology,

- participate in public debates about topics related to nanotechnology,

- explain the importance of responsible development and regulatory supervision.


Formal admission

requirements:

none

Contextual

prerequisites:

a)-b) none




Grade: not graded

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Significance for

final grade:



-


Recommended

literature:

a) Grunwald, A.: Responsible Nanobiotechnology: Philosophy and Ethics.

Singapore: Pan Standford, 2012; b) Nordmann, A.: Philosophy of Technoscience

in the Regime of Vigilance. In: Graeme Hodge, Diana Bowman, Andrew

Maynard (Eds.): International Handbook on Regulating Nanotechnologies.

Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, p. 25-45, 2010; c) Nordmann, A.: Noumenal

Technology: Reflections on the Incredible Tininess of Nano. In: Joachim

Schummer and Davis Baird (Eds.): Nanotechnology Challenges: Implications for

Philosophy, Ethics and Society. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, p. 49-

72, 2006; d) Nordmann, A.: Enhancing Material Natur. In: Kamilla Lein Kjølberg

and Fern Wickson (Eds.): Nano meets Macro: Social Perspectives on Nanoscale

Sciences and Technologies. Singapore: Pan Stanford, p. 283-306, 2010; e)

Schwarz, A.E.: Green Dreams of Reason. Green Nanotechnology Between

Visions of Excess and Control. Nanoethics 3 (2), p. 109-118, 2009; f) Schwarz,

A.E. and Nordmann, A.: The Political Economy of Technoscience. In: Martin

Carrier and Alfred Nordmann (Eds.): Science in the Context of Application,

Dordrecht: Springer, p. 317-336, 2010.

EC Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies

Research: ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/nanocode-

recommendation.pdf

(http://www.coc.eu/page/important-documents)

Available

documents:

Textbook “Nanotechnology in its Societal Context” including self-control

assignments for self-study written by Prof. A. Nordmann




ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/nanocode-recommendation.pdf

ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/nanocode-recommendation.pdf

http://www.coc.eu/page/important-documents

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Module: Master’s Thesis


MTh Prof. Egbert Oesterschulze Any university teacher


Recommended


500h (25h=1CP) 20 Sixth semester 6 months



Attendance

time:

Self study:

(preparation +

follow up)

Credit Points

(CP): 20

a) Master’s

Thesis

500h


compulsory module

3. 3

.

Content

Dependent on the chosen topic.

4. 2

.

Intended Learning Outcomes and competencies: for a)


- develop a holistic view to critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and

deal with complex issues,

- plan and use adequate methods to conduct qualified tasks in given frameworks and to

evaluate this work,

- create, analyse and evaluate different scientific as well as technical solutions,

- contribute to research and development work,

- identify the issues that must be addressed within the framework of the specific thesis in

order to take into consideration all relevant dimensions of sustainable development.


Formal admission

requirements:

a) Proof of successful completion of the graded and ungraded work

performed in the first two semesters.

b) Proof of two passing exam grades from all of the achievements in the

third to fifth semesters, as well as participation in two on-campus

sessions in these semesters.

Contextual

prerequisites:

none


a) Successfully completing Master’s Thesis: graded


Grade: determined from the Master’s Thesis

Significance for

final grade:


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-


Recommended

literature:

Educational books, specialized books, technical books, appropriate scientific

and technical journals, any further literature suggested by the advisor,

depending on the chosen topic.

Available

documents:

The textbooks the student has access to her / his textbooks of the study pro-

gramme, to the university’s library and e-library

Online tutorial: -

10. Registration procedure:

In the first step a suggested thesis’s topic is submitted by the student to obtain the acceptance from

the examination board. In the second step the student officially registers for the accepted thesis’s

topic.


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