This course aims to give students a fundamental knowledge on nanotechnology, and provide a solid understanding on physical background and applications of nanoelectronic devices.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sinan AKŞİMŞEK
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
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Office Hour(s)
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Teaching Methods and Techniques
Presentation and discussion.
Principle Sources
V. Mitin, V. Kochelap, and M. Stroscio, Introduction to Nanoelectronics: Science, Nanotechnology, Engineering, and Applications, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
C. P. Poole and F. J. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Pearson, 2005.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction. Perspective of Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics. Scale of Things. What’s Nano?
2. Week
Nanoelectronics: Early Developments and Current Applications.
3. Week
Physics at Nanoscales: From Classical Electronics to Nanoelectronics. Schrödinger Wave Equation. Wave-Particle Duality. Band Theory of Solids.
4. Week
Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization: Top-down, Bottom-up, Self-assembly. Scanning Probe Microscopes.
5. Week
Nanomaterials and Nanostructures-1: Introduction. Modern Material Library: 2D Materials. (Quiz on CATS)
Nanoelectronic devices-3: Light-Emitting Diodes and LASERs.
12. Week
Nanoelectronic devices-4: Sensors.
13. Week
Nanoelectronic devices-5: Simulation of Plasmonic Sensors in MATLAB using Transfer Matrix Method.
14. Week
Nanoscale Devices and Systems: Presentations.
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
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Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
An ability to discuss the perspective of nanotechnology and nanoelectronics.
LO-2
An ability to explain the wave-particle duality and band theory of solids.
LO-3
An ability to define the fundamental methods of fabrication and characterization at nanoscale.
LO-4
An ability to explain the principles of quantum nanostructures.
LO-5
An ability to explain the electrical and optical properties of graphene, and deeply discuss the potential of graphene in nanotechnology.
LO-6
An ability to provide a solid knowledge on nanoelectronic devices including diodes, transistors, LASERs, sensors.
LO-7
An ability to analyze Plasmonic sensors using Transfer Matrix Method.
