Nano physics (Phys 4190) Dr. Abeer Kamal Abd El-Aziz Email : Abeer_kz@yahoo.com Abeer-kz@hotmail.com ak.Ali@sau.edu.sa

Course outlines: Introduction, Update of solid state Physics Physics at surfaces: Overview of physical and chemical properties that change when the materials considered are a few nanometres in Size Discussion of different nanostructure fabrication methods Introduction to nano-scale materials imaging techniques: Physical principle and operation. Non-magnetic materials- types – Application Introduction to superconductivity- Super conductivity in nano-scale Organic nano-layers: chemical and preparation, application in surface chemistry and biological probe Quantum dot and electron transfer in nano-tubes

Teaching Pattern: Total Hours : 14 Lectures Credit hours: 4 hrs, 3(3,1,0) Lecture: 42 hr Tutorial: 28 hr

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester: Assessment task (e.g., essay, test, group project, examination etc.) Week due Proportion of Final Assessment 1 1st mid- Exam 5th week of the course 15 % 2 2nd mid-Exam 10th week of the course 15% 3 Mini-projects-oral presentation and Activities Through the course 10 % 4 Final written Exam After 14 weeks of the course 60 %

References Essential References R. Kelsall, I. W. Hamley and M. Geoghegan, “Nanoscale Science and Technology, John Wiley & Sons, (2005). J. Imry, Introduction to Mesoscopic Physics (Mesoscopic Physics and Nanotechnology), oxford university press (1997). 3) Nanostructure Physics and Fabrication: Proceedings of the International Symposium, College Station, Texas, (1989). Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanotechnology http://nano.ksu.edu.sa/ http://iopscience.iop.org/0957-4484/