[2007-2008 Second Term]
UGB252M Nanotechnology and Our Lives
Short Introduction:Taking examples from the our everyday lives ranging from common plants to the high-tech electronic device, this course serves as an introduction of the basic concepts of nanometer scale science and technology. The main content of the course includes the development history of nanoscale science, the implication of nanometer scale-related scientific discoveries in our lives, technology transfer from the basic scientific understandings to improve our live quality, and future perspective of nanotechnology. A wide scope of human lives from environmental, energy, to biotechnology, and even medicine will be covered, and common misconceptions of nanoscience and technology will be clarified.
[2007-2008 First Term]
PHY 3401 Contemporary Topics in Applied Physics
Short Introduction:This course provides students with a broad view and basic understanding of some of the modern topics in applied physics. Topics include: laser applications and principles in fundamental and applied research; advanced ceramic and their applications; superconductivity and devices; magnetic materials, measurements and devices; current methods in non-destructive testing of materials; nanoscience, nanotechnologies and device applications. Students are expected to take phy2001, 2002 and 2003 or their equivalents before taking this course. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
MSE 5040 Transmission electron microscopy and its application in physics and material science
Short Introduction:This course provides basic knowledge on instrumentation and working principles of TEM. Various examples will be introduced to explain the applications of TEM-based techniques to physics and material science problems. Intepretation of crystalline structure and electronic structure will be emphasized.