Nanostructures

Major: Micro- and Nanosystem Engineereng
Code of subject: 7.153.00.O.001
Credits: 5.00
Department: Semiconductor Electronics
Lecturer: Dr.Sc., Prof. Ihor P.Ostrovskii
Semester: 1 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Мета вивчення дисципліни: The purpose of teaching the discipline is to prepare master's students for research and practical work in the conditions of educational and research institutions and in the field of semiconductor production on solving the problems of the development of modern nanotechnologies and their application to create structures and electronics devices of new generation.
Завдання: As a result of the discipline learning the student has to: • know the logic of the current stage of development of semiconductor electronics, its main trends and directions, basic engineering, experimental and theoretical advances in the production and research of new classes of nano-objects. • be able to use in practice the acquired knowledge in physics and technology of two-dimensional, one-dimensional, quantum nanostructures, quantum dots and superlattices, use of scientific literature on this issues, to experiment with receipt and investigation of the easiest unique nanostructures and analyze their own results. Studying the discipline involves the formation and development of students' competencies: general: GC4. Ability to conduct research at an appropriate level. GC5. Ability to search, process and analyze information from various sources. professional: SC3. Ability to analyze and synthesize micro- and nanoelectronic systems for various purposes. SC4. Ability to develop, judiciously choose and use modern methods of signal processing and analysis in micro- and nanoelectronic devices and systems. SC5. The ability to argue the choice of methods for solving complex problems and problems of micro- and nanosystem technology, critically evaluate the obtained results and argue the decisions made. SC7. The ability to develop and implement scientific and/or innovative projects in the field of micro- and nanosystem engineering, as well as related interdisciplinary projects.
Learning outcomes: Learning outcomes: R3 To optimize the designs of systems, devices and components of micro and nanosystem technology, as well as their manufacturing technologies. R4 Apply specialized conceptual knowledge, including modern scientific achievements, as well as critical understanding of modern problems in the field of micro- and nanoelectronics, to solve complex problems of professional activity. R5 Communicate freely in national and foreign languages orally and in writing to discuss professional problems and results of activities in the field of micro- and nanoelectronics, presentation of research results and innovative projects. R6 Develop products and components of micro- and nanosystem technology, taking into account the requirements for their characteristics, technological and resource limitations; use modern design automation tools. R11 Investigate processes in micro- and nanoelectronic systems, devices and components using modern experimental methods and equipment, carry out statistical processing and analysis of experimental results. R12 Build and research physical, mathematical and computer models of objects and processes of micro- and nanoelectronics. R16 Plan and carry out scientific and applied research in the field of micro- and nanoelectronics, choose effective research methods, argue conclusions, present research results to specialists and non-specialists.
Required prior and related subjects: • prerequisites: -. • co-requisites: Preparation of scientific texts, presentations and oral reports
Summary of the subject: The discipline "Nanostructures" is aimed at studying the main trends and directions in the field of production and research of the newest classes of nanoobjects: two-dimensional quantum layers, one-dimensional (quantum threads) and zero-dimensional (ensembles of quantum dots) structures, fullerenes, nanotubes, semiconductor superlattices, their potential practical use.
Опис: The concept of superlattices, the main methods of their preparation. The physical effects of the quantum limit of the dimensions of real physical objects. Quantum dots. The energy spectrum of elementary excitations in quantum dots. Physical properties of discrete nanostructures, quantum Hall effect, ballistic conductance, Coulomb blockade. The energy spectrum of superlattices, their physical properties and capabilities of instrumentation applications. Fullerenes and nanotubes, graphene: fabrication, structure, properties and prospects of instrumentation applications.
Assessment methods and criteria: Lectures, practical and laboratory classes - information-receptive method, reproductive, heuristic method, problem presentation method, independent work - reproductive method, research method
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: Current checkups 30% – checkups on the practical classes, tests and individual tasks Final test 70% – Exam (written answers and oral examination)
Recommended books: D.M. Zayachuk, Nanotechnology and nanostructures. Lviv, 2009. D.M. Zayachuk, Low-dimensional structures and superlattices. Lviv, 2006. A.P. Shpak, Yu.A. Kunytskyi, O.O. Korotchenkov, S.Yu. Smik, Quantum low-dimensional systems, K:, Akademperiodika, 2003. About M. Nazarov, M.M. Nyshchenko. Nanostructures and nanotechnologies: Study guide. - K.: NAU, 2010. – 256 p. http://www.lib.nau.edu.ua/BooksForNAU/2010/Nazarov.pdf \ Nature https://www.nature.com/subjects/nanostructures