1. INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology1

2. Introduction © Nezih Pala npala@fiu.edu EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology2 Professor: Dr. Nezih Pala Office: EC 3914 Office tel.: 348 3016 Department tel.: 348 2807 E-mail: npala@fiu.edu Class Days: Tu-Th 11:00am -12:15pm Class Room: EC 1107 Office Hours: Tu-Th 12:15 pm -2:15pm Recommended Books: Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics George W. Hanson Prentice Hall (2007) ISBN: 0131957082 The Science and Engineering of Microelectronic Fabrication Stephen A. Campbell ISBN: 0195105087 Understanding Nanotechnology (Eds) at Scientific American Grand Central Publishing ISBN: 0446679569

3. Goals © Nezih Pala npala@fiu.edu EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology3 Catalog Description: Nanoscale electrical, optical and magnetic device operation. Overview of new devices enabled by nanotechnology, methods for fabrication and characterization of nanoscale devices. Course Justification: Nanoscale engineering is a fundamental skill needed for future generations of technologists to understand the world they will face. This course will review from a device perspective the current and foreseen advances in this field.

4. Course Objectives © Nezih Pala npala@fiu.edu EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology4 Understand driving forces towards using nanoscale technology in devices and systems, the advantages and implications of scaling down devices; Gain familiarity with the application of advanced techniques needed to develop, characterize and verify nanoscale devices: materials, fabrication and device operation; Understand specialized methods to manufacture nanoscale devices and systems. Learning Outcomes Students should be able to: Describe effects of nanoscale sizes in devices; Describe manufacturing technologies at the nanoscale, their advantages and disadvantages; identify opportunities for nanoscaling devices; Discuss specific nanoscale devices, their use and applications.

5. Broad Course Outline © Nezih Pala npala@fiu.edu EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology5 Introduction What is nano? Why nano? Background to understand Nano Tools to make Nano Tools to inspect/check/”see” Nano Some Nanodevices Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Social and ethical issues

6. Grading © Nezih Pala npala@fiu.edu EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology6 Homework20 % Project30 % Midterm test20 % Final30 % TOTAL100%

7. Grading scale © Nezih Pala npala@fiu.edu EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology7 A96.1% – 100% A-92.1% – 96% B+88.1% – 92% B84.1% – 88% B-80.1% – 84% C+76.1% – 80% C72.1% – 76% C-68.1% – 72% D+64.1% – 68% D60.1% – 64% D-56.1% – 60% F<56.1%

8. Projects © Nezih Pala npala@fiu.edu EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology8 Conduction in DNA (is it a wire?) Nanotubes as interconnects Nanowire lasers Nanoelectronic devices – CMOS Single electron transistor Quantum computing - experimental realizations Quantum dot lasers Photonic crystal devices Nanomechanical resonators Nanoimprint lithography Limits in conventional lithography Molecular electronics Spintronics Nanoscale magnetism Nanopores for DNA sequencing Nanowire/Nanotube chemical Sensors Self assembly of nanoparticles Block copolymer self-assembled structures Device applications of nanoparticles Integrated nanoscale biological systems Metal nanowires Semiconducting nanowires Nanowire photovoltaics Nanowire thermoelectric Nanowire thermophotoelectric Nanomaterials for batteries Many more you can develop…

9. Timeline © Nezih Pala npala@fiu.edu EEE5425 Introduction to Nanotechnology9