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STUDENT GUIDE MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 200nm Probe recording Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 8 11 18 20 25 33 51 52 53 58 60 83 84 85 86 87 92 93 STUDENT GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ORGANIZATION MSC NANOTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM LIST OF MODULES MSC THESIS ASSIGNMENT COURSE EVALUATION HOMOLOGATION MODULES (detailed descriptions) CORE MODULES (detailed descriptions) ELECTIVE MODULES (detailed descriptions) RESEARCH GUIDE PREFACE MESA+ STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROGRAMS (SROs) LIST OF PARTICIPATING GROUPS RESEARCH GROUPS (detailed descriptions) OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION MESA+ INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY NANOTECHNOLOGY SEMINARS NANOCAFE LIST OF TEACHING STAFF BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS (BOOZ-TNW) IT SERVICES, TELETOP VIST (online course info), TAST (Registration exams) TOST (Notification of examination marks) CSA (Central student administration) STUDENT CARD, CHIP CARD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (UB) HOGEKAMP 4242 HEALTHCARE, STUDENT UNION, HOUSING SERVICE STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS MAP OF CAMPUS SCHEDULES YOUR PERSONAL SCHEDULE CALENDARS NOTES 94 95 96 97 99 100 104 106 2 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Welcome Dear Student, Welcome to the MSc program in Nanotechnology, offered to you by the University of Twente. The MESA+ institute, as part of the University, is renowned for its research in the field of nanotechnology. The institute is considered to be among the best in the world. The strategy followed within the institute to excel in the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology is to bring together expertises and know-how from the different established disciplines of applied physics, chemical technology, electrical and mechanical engineering and life sciences. This was realized by strategic research programs that were multidisciplinary by nature. As part of this process researchers and professors active in the MESA+ institute joined in to close the gap between scientific and technological progress and conventional disciplinary education. The answer to this challenge is the MSc Nanotechnology. You will notice almost instantaneously that you and your fellow students have a wide variety of backgrounds. The different backgrounds range from electrical engineering and physics on one hand to chemistry and biology on the other. Within the master program you are offered a program that allows customization to your personal needs. To this end we have set up a personal tutoring system. This personal tutor assigned to you will assist and advise you to ensure a proper connection between the Master program and your BSc background. Furthermore during the program your tutor will inform you about courses that best fit with your personal wishes, needs and the rest of your educational program. Within this interdisciplinary program in nanotechnology you will develop more competencies and problem-solving skills as compared to any traditional master program such as applied physics or chemistry, in which you are trained only within one particular field. This master will introduce in the different aspects of nanotechnology from a interdisciplinary viewpoint, and will teach you to think across traditional fields. This Student guide contains all the information you need during the MSc Nanotechnology program. Besides the curriculum, it contains extensive descriptions of all mandatory modules as well as the elective courses that you can choose. The guide also contains a description of all the research groups that are participating in the program. In the last part of the guide a section is added that contains a lot of practical information on how to get around as a student at the University of Twente. This information ranges from how to find a room, where to go for exams, to a full list of the student associations and activities. I wish you all the best in the world in studying this Master, which is an excellent preparation for a career in the exciting field of nanotechnology. Best regards, Martin Bennink, Program coordinator MSc Nanotechnology Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 3 Organization Program Director (formal affairs) Dr. Jaap Flokstra Horsttoren, room 605 Hogekamp, room 4218 Tel: 053 489 3123 j.flokstra@utwente.nl Program Coordinator (affairs concerning the curriculum) Dr. Martin Bennink Zuidhorst ZH 155 Hogekamp, room SP 10 (MESA+ building) Tel: 053 489 5652 Fax : 053 489 2575 m.l.bennink@utwente.nl Secretariat: Ing. Rik Akse Horsttoren, room 615 Tel: 053 489 2886 h.a.akse@utwente.nl 4 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 MSc Nanotechnology Curriculum Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 5 The MSc Nanotechnology program is a 2-year program (120 ec). The program is organized in 4 semesters or 8 blocks. Several different types of modules are identified in the program. Homologation modules 5 ec This or these BSc level module(s) will allow you to catch up on specific subjects that are needed in order to follow the core modules, but that you did not have in your bachelor program. Depending on the availability of these modules they can be followed as lectures or in a self-study form. Nanotechnology modules 35 ec These modules are the core of the MSc Nanotechnology program and are compulsory for all students. They provide a full scope of what nanotechnology is about in an interdisciplinary manner. The nanotechnology modules are: - Fabrication of Nanostructures (5 ec) - Characterization of Nanostructures (5 ec) - Nanoscience: Fundamentals and applications (5 ec) - Nano-optics (5 ec) - Nano-electronics (5 ec) - Bionanotechnology (5 ec) - Nano-fluidics (5 ec) Practical training modules 7 ec These two modules are practical training sessions in different laboratory settings. The first one (2 ec) is a cleanroom course and aims at making you familiar with research work in a cleanroom environment. After some preparations, you will do an individual project in the MESA+ cleanroom, which involves both the fabrication and the characterization of nanostructures. The second module is a 5 ec lab course, in which you will be trained to work in one of the research laboratories of the participating groups. Within this module you get acquainted with all aspects of doing a project in a research group. The choice of the laboratory is based upon the experience you already have with other lab courses or research work within or before this master. Because the ability to work in different laboratories (physics, chemistry or engineering) is considered as an important asset in nanotechnology education, we will assign you to a lab that you have not worked in before. Both the lab courses include writing a small report on the work performed. 6 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Paper and presentation and non-technical modules 8 ec These compulsory modules are focused on topics and skills that are non-technical in nature. Paper and presentation concentrates on improving your skills for performing a scientific literature survey, writing a scientific report and presenting your results in an oral presentation (in a scientific conference setting). Societal embedding of nanotechnology deals with the way technology develops and how new innovations resulting from this, are embedded in our society. Technology venturing is a module which centers on issues such as intellectual property (IP) and other aspects that come into play when a new technology is entering the market. Elective modules 5 ec Within this part of the curriculum you can choose modules, which help you to specialize in particular subtopics of nanotechnology, or related fields. Further in this booklet you will find an extensive list of electives that you can choose from. Please consult with your personal tutor and/or the head of the research group in which you wish to do you final master thesis work. This assures that you have the courses needed to start your final master assignment. Industry training or internship 15 ec This part of the curriculum is done outside the University. You will spend three months in a company or institute involved in nanotechnology research or development. Aim of this industry training is to get some experience with working in industry dealing with nanotechnology. Final master assignment 45 ec This is your master thesis project. You will spend 6 to 7 months in one of the participating groups and will set up and conduct a full research project. Under the guidance and supervision of a PhD student or senior researcher, you will start with an extensive literature study (reported in a literature report), followed by experimental work. At the end you will write up your results in a MSc thesis report that you will have to defend in a presentation before a public audience. Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 7 List of modules Homologation modules Please note: This is a list of example courses that are considered to be prior knowledge for the modules provided in the master. Use this as a rough guideline, and consult with the program coordinator to determine in more detail what homologation modules you need to take. course title Quantum phenomena Introduction to semiconductor devices Organic chemistry Kinetics & Catalysis Surfaces and thin layers Molecular spectroscopy Introduction quantum mechanics Thermodynamics and statistical physics Core modules course title Fabrication of nanostructures Characterization of nanostructures Nanoscience : fundamentals and applications Nano-optics Nano-electronics Bionanotechnology Nano-fluidics Cleanroom course Laboratory course Paper and presentation Societal embedding of nanotechnology Technology venturing Internship / Industrial training Final thesis assignment Scientific aspects General aspects ec 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.0 5.0 3.0 2.5 2.5 15.0 25.0 20.0 Code 340015 340016 340005 340013 340014 340011 340012 340019 340007 340008 340017 340018 340950 340910 340920 ec 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Code 141001 121706 132001 134506 355002 136013 141128 135005 8 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Elective modules The elective courses of the MSc Nanotechnology are modules that are part of the other master programmes (as core or elective module) such as Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Technology. The elective modules listed here are a selection which is considered to fit within a MSc Nanotechnology master program or are required for your master project within one or more of the participating research groups. Since these modules are part of other MSc programmes, the organization, lecture times can be subjected to changes. For a full list of available lectures and up to date information on the courses, please consult VIST, the course information system: http://webapps.utwente.nl/vist/en/vistservlet For more detailed information on when electives are given and where, please refer to the schedules of the other MSc programmes. Each course has a 6-numbered course code, of which the first two digits are linked with the MSc program to which it belongs. On the next page a table is provided which links the course code with the MSc program and a weblink where to find the schedule. course title Advanced experimental methods Advanced fluid mechanics Advanced materials Advanced materials science: Characterization Advanced materials science: Applications Advanced materials science: Synthesis Advanced materials science: Properties Applied quantum mechanics Capillarity and wetting phenomena Capita Selecta Molecular nanofabrication Capita Selecta Polymer chemistry and biomaterials Capita Selecta Mesoscale Systems Complex photonic systems I Complex photonic systems II Controlled drug and gene delivery Electronic structure theory I Electronic structure theory II Experimental course in biophysics ec 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 code 355000 357001 353002 373002 373502 376001 377002 141129 378000 377500 374000 378000 351501 351502 374001 351002 351003 354206 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 9 Elective modules (continued) course title Fundamentals of photonics Integrated circuit technology Integrated Optics Interaction of light and molecules Introduction to superconductivity Lab on a chip Laser physics Materials for information storage Materials science Capita Selecta Materials science of polymers Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Design Molecular spectroscopy Nanoelectronics Nanophysics Nonlinear optics Organic chemistry of polymers Physics of bubbles Quantum optics Soft matter Surface science Surfaces and thin layers Technology Theoretical solid state physics course MSc program code 35xxxx 37xxxx 12xxxx 37xxxx Applied Physics Chemical Engineeing Electrical Engineering Biomedical Technology Weblink www.tnw.utwente.nl/tn/master/schedules/ www.tnw.utwente.nl/ct/master/schedules/ http://onderwijs.el.utwente.nl/Onderwijs/Roosters www.tnw.utwente.nl/bmt/en/master/schedules/ ec 5.0 5.0 3.6 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.6 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 code 354000 121144 121088 350001 353000 121112 352002 121082 121074 373000 121105 121130 376003 121083 353001 352003 135515 357201 351500 357000 355001 355002 121073 351004 Other modules with other starting digits are courses from earlier versions of the existing curricula. For more detailed and up-to-date information on these modules, please contact the lecturer directly. 10 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 MSc thesis assignment This chapter contains very important information on how to proceed if you have decided on a research group in which you wish to start your MSc thesis assignment within the MSc Nanotechnology program. Please read this information very carefully. BEFORE STARTING THE ASSIGNMENT - As soon as you have decided in which research group you want to do your final MSc thesis assignment, please contact the head of the research group to discuss the project in detail. - Fill out the Approval MSc assignment, MSc committee and MSc educational program form. In this contract you will have to provide information regarding the starting date of the assignment, a short description of the assignment, the committee members, an overview of the modules you have finished already, and a list of modules that still need to be done (if applicable). - Make sure this form is sent to SO&A-TNW (att. Mrs. Pinar Sarier-Iz) at least one month before the starting date of the assignment. - After this in a few weeks you will receive a written letter with the decision made by the Board of Examinations. Please note that you cannot start before you have received this letter. WHEN YOU ARE READY FOR YOUR COLLOQUIUM - In order to set a date for you MSc thesis colloquium, you will need to fill out the Application for MSc Exam and MSc colloquium form. In this form you will indicate the date of your MSc colloquium and whether you have finished all the required modules of the master. - Please send this application form one month before the date of your MSc colloquium. - In case you have fulfilled all the other modules required for the MSc degree, you will receive the diploma right after your MSc colloquium. - Here you can download the Assessment criteria form, which is a list of criteria that are used in the assessment of the MSc thesis assignments. Make sure all your committee members do have a copy of this. FORMS AND DOCUMENTS The different forms and documents are printed on the following pages. For filling out the forms, please download and print these from the MSc NT website: http://www.tnw.utwente.nl/nt/importdocs/MScThesisDocs/ Filled out forms (Approval MSc assignment, MSc committee and MSc educational program and Application for MSc Exam and MSc colloquium) need to be send to SO&A-TNW (is BOOZ), Horstring 221, att. Mrs. Pinar Sarier-Iz. Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 11 MSc Nanotechnology Faculty of Science and Technology Office for Educational Affairs (BOOZ-TNW) Horstring W-221 Tel. 053 – 489 3820 Approval MSc assignment, MSc committee and Msc educational program MSc Nanotechnology Name Student number Phone number Research group I hereby ask you, regarding article 5.24 of the EXAMINATION REGULATIONS and the GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS of the faculty of Science and Technology (in Dutch: OER-TNW), to give your approval to the MSc assignment (based on the description), the MSc committee and the chosen educational MSc program. Planning Starting date Expected end date* * end date of the MSc program, that is including modules that still need to be done. The MSc committee consists of: Chairman External member Member Member Member Signatures Student Chairman MSc Assignment Committee Attachments 1. Description of the MSc assignment 2. Complete MSc program 3. Overview of results MSc programme (FASIT – S506), you can get this form from BOOZ-TNW 12 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 MSc Nanotechnology Faculty of Science and Technology Office for Educational Affairs (BOOZ-TNW) Horstring W-221 Tel. 053 – 489 3820 Application form for MSc Exam and the MSc Colloquium MSc Nanotechnology Please send this form at least 4 weeks before the date of the colloquium of the MSc assignment. Name Student number Phone number Research group Faculty Professor Title colloquium1,2 Date Time Location Application for the master’s exam Does the student apply for the final MSc exam3. Signatures Student Date Chairman MSc Assignment Committee Date: YES NO 1 The reservation of the location should be made by the Group. BOOZ-TNW will use the information provided here to announce the colloquium (UT-nieuws) This is the title that will be printed in the diploma supplement If all other MSc obligations are fulfilled, the Board of Examiners will approve that the MSc diploma is issued right after the MSc colloquium. In case the answer is NO, please provide a list of the modules that still need to be done on the second page, with the expected date of finishing. 2 3 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 13 Confirmation of exam requirements by BOOZ Initials Date List of modules still to be done Code Name of module Expect date to finish this module 14 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Assessment form MSc thesis project MSc Nanotechnology (code 340900) Name of student Student number Title of MSc thesis The assessment of the MSc thesis project consists of 2 grades: - one grade covering the scientific and technological aspects - one grade covering the general aspects. Please fill out the following two tables to assess different aspects to be included in the grades. Please check one of the five boxes (or more to indicate further refinement, or disagreement in the committee) using the following qualifications: VG=very good, GD= good, SA=satisfactory, SU=sufficient, IS=insufficient. At the end of each table remarks can be added, and please fill in the grade. After filling in the two tables, please copy the grades to the final page, and have one copy signed by the chairperson of the MSc committee, sent to BOOZ-TNW (att. Mrs. Pinar Iz) SCIENTIFIC QUALITY OF THE THESIS VG GD SA SU IS Scientific quality of the thesis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 What is the candidate’s level of independent scientific thinking ? Does the candidate use and develop original ideas ? Familiarity of with current knowledge (literature) Quality of the problem definition and research questions Description of applied methods/techniques Methods adopted appropriate to subject matter ? Research methodology: is research carried out carefully and adequately? Are limitation of applied methods discussed ? Are the hypotheses clearly presented ? 10 Are the results and conclusions clearly presented ? 11 Does the research address the questions asked ? 12 Positioning of results in broader context (comparison with other results and published work) 13 Is the argumentation used convincing ? 14 Are core findings presented in clear statements ? Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 15 Oral presentation 15 Does the oral presentation cover the main parts of the thesis (goals, results, discussion, conclusions) 16 How did the candidate defend his/her thesis (did the candidate answer questions from the committee in an adequate manner) Additional remarks Grade for scientific/technological aspects (VG=very good, GD= good, SA=satisfactory, SU=sufficient, IS=insufficient) GENERAL, OTHER ASPECTS VG GD SA SU IS The master thesis 1 Structure of the text (abstract or summary, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references and appendices) Lay-out of the report Is there a comprehensible, informative abstract Quality of diagrams, tables, figures Is text scientifically correct, clearly understandable and in grammatically sound language ? 2 3 4 5 Quality of the process 6 7 8 9 Degree of independent work Degree of initiative shown Co-operativeness with supervisors / other lab members Attendance, participation in (work) meetings 16 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Oral presentation 10 Structure of the presentation 11 Manner of speaking 12 Proficiency in the English language 13 Non-verbal communication 14 Quality and use of audio-visual media 15 Ability/assertiveness in addressing questions asked from the committee/audience Additional remarks Grade for general, other aspects Name student Date ECTS credits Grade scientific/technological aspects Grade general, other aspects Chair MSc committee (name) Signature Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 17 Course evaluation As part of the quality control and management of the education program offered in the Master Nanotechnology, we would like to ask you to take some time to fill out a course evaluation form (attached) for each course you have taken and finished within the master (course codes 34xxxx). Please note that this evaluation is confidential and anonymous. In order to ensure this, please download the form from the MSc NT website (XXXX) on your computer. Please fill out the form and print the results one-sided. Take the last page and put this one on top. Please fold the package as indicated and close it with a piece of tape. This package you can drop off at the any mail distribution point at the University. COURSE EVALUATION FORM for courses in the MSc Nanotechnology Number Course name 1. How much time did you spend on this course. Please give an average number of hours per week (this includes the contact hours). 2. Were the learning objectives of this course clear to you? Very clear 3. O O O O O Very unclear Did you have enough knowledge from earlier courses to do this course Yes O O O O O No 4. What would you have needed to know to perform better during the course 5. How do you qualify the course in being challenging ? Very challenging O O O O O Not challenging 18 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 6. What is your opinion on the course material? Excellent O O O O O Poor 7. How can this material be improved 8. How important were the classes or meetings with the lecturer for the course: Very useful O O O O O Not useful 9. Were there enough classes or meetings with the lecturer ? O O O O O Too few classes Too many classes 10. Was the examination as you had expected ? Yes O O O O O No 11. In what ways did the test differ from your expectations ? 12. Are there any other remarks, suggestions, or other concerning this course ? If you need more space, please add an additional page. Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 19 HOMOLOGATION MODULES MSc Nanotechnology 2007/2008 20 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 141001 5.0 ec K1 Quantum phenomena Prof. dr. ir. H.W.J. Zandvliet, dr.ir. A. Brinkman, dr. G.H.L.A. Brocks, prof.dr.ir. J.W.M. Hilgenkamp In this course the principles of quantum mechanics are introduced by some examples out of the field of the modern physics. The following subjects will be mentioned: the dual character of particles, diffraction, photo-electric effects, the uncertainty principle of Heisenberg, Schrödinger equation, quantum mechanical particle in a small box, atoms and molecules, free electronic model, band theory of solids, semi- and superconductors. Written examination and presentation on specific topic (atom clocks, diffraction, laser cooling, Bose-Einstein condensation, quantum corrals, quantum conduction) Physics for scientists and engineers (volume 2C, 5th edition) Elementary Modern Physics by Paul A. Tipler and Gene Mosca ISBN: 0-7167-0906-6 Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 121706 4.0 ec K1 Lecturer(s) Description Introduction to semiconductor devices Prof.dr. J. Schmitz, prof.dr.ir. A.J. Mouthaan, dr. Ir. R.J.E. Hueting This course describes the working principle of a transistor from a physics perspective and translates those to electrical characteristics. Based on these characteristics, it discusses electronic equivalent circuits and simulation models. It covers: an introduction to semiconductor physics, the pn-junction, the Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and the Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Transistor (MOST). The fabrication of these transistors, and the way they are integrated in larger circuits will be touched upon shortly. The physical working is illustrated using energy bands diagrams, electrical field strength and potentials, and the dynamics of mobile charge bearers. Next to simple models, the module will also include some secondary effects, including their physical origin and and their impact on the characteristics. The electronics equivalent schemes are derived for DC, small- and large-signal AC. A self-examination program (WASP) is available. More detailed information is available on TeleTOP. Understanding what a semi-conductor is and why it is used successfully in the electrical engineering field. Furthermore it is importand to understand why the working principle of different components is modeled. Written examination (oral exam only in special cases) Reader "Semiconductor Devices Explained", available at the Union-shop or the book "Semiconductor Devices Explained" by A.J. Mouthaan, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-98854-5 Objective Assessment Course material Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 21 132001 4.0 ec K2 Organic chemistry Dr. W. Verboom, drs. J. Scharp This cours intends to provide the student with a broad and practical understanding of the reactivity of organic compounds. We focus on the fundamental principles that are at the basis of the manifold reactions in organic chemistry, biochemistry an macromolecular chemistry. Important topics are additions, substitutions an eliminations, reactions of carbonyl compounds oxidation-reduction reactions and the chemistry of organic nitrogen compunds. In the first lectures, we will revisit a number of other essential subjects, such as the reactivity of alkenes and resonance. The course consists of 16 lectures an 8 tutorials and is based on the book Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice (5th Edition, 2007) Provide the student with a broad and practical understanding of reactivity of organic compounds. Structure and Reactivity (130004). Elementary chemical principles such as the structure of atoms and chemical bonding; the structure and nomenclature of simple organic compounds; stereochemistry; addition, substitution and elimination reactions are considered prior knowledge Written examination Organic chemistry, Paula Bruice (International Edition, 5th edition, Prentice Hall 2007). Lecturer(s) Description Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 134506 4.0 ec K3 Kinetics and catalysis Prof.dr.ir. L. Lefferts, dr. K. Seshan General kinetics, emperical and mechanistic aspects including the transitionstate-theory, is subject of the first part of this course. In the second part, various important elements of heterogeneous catalysis are discussed, including: adsorption and desorption, catalytic reactions on solid catalysts, mass transfer, catalyst preparation and characterization. At the end of the course two cases are dealt with to apply obtained knowledge on practical situations from industry and to obtain insight in the possibilities and limitations for technical processes. Clarify fundamental aspects of heterogeneous catalysis. During the course a written test will be given. With a positive result exemption is obtained for the kinetics part of the final written exam. Atkins 'Physical Chemistry, 7th edition; Reader, hand-outs and exercises on TeleTop. Lecturer(s) Description Objective Assessment Course material 22 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 355002 5.0 ec K1 Lecturer(s) Description Surfaces and thin layers Prof. dr. ir. B. Poelsema, dr. ir. H. Wormeester The structure and (electronic) properties of both clean and covered surfaces is treated in close connection to diffraction and scanning probe techniques used to probe these. Adsorption, desorption, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of growth will be discussed. The relation between optical and electrical features and their fabrication will be illustrated with examples from especially semiconductor physics. Assignments with presentation Reader Assessment Course material 136013 5.0 ec - Molecular spectroscopy Dr. C. Otto Molecular Spectroscopy covers fundamental knowledge of spectroscopic methods. Thes methods provide insight in biological molecules, cells and tissues. A description of molecules (rotation, vibrations, electronic transitions), and of the various interactions (absorption, scattering) of light with molecules will be presented. Infrared absorption spectroscopy, ultra-violet- and visible light absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, raman spectroscopy, light scattering, and NMR. Written examination "Physical Chemistry", Authors: P. Atkins, J. de Paula: seventh edition: ISBN 019-879285-9 Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 141128 5.0 ec K3+4 Introduction quantum mechanics Dr. G.H.L.A. Brocks The purpose of this course is to learn and apply the principles of quantum mechanics. We discuss the wave function and the Schrodinger equation. Applications in in 1-dimension comprise bound states of a particle in a well and the harmonic oscillator, and properties of unbound states such as currents, scattering, tunneling and quantum conductance. We deal with bound states in three dimensions, in particular those of a spherical potential, with emphasis on the angular momentum. We conclude with spin and the properties of 2-particle systems. Linear analysis (151024) "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" 2nd ed., D.J. Griffiths, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-191175-9. Reader "Introduction quantum mechanics", G. Brocks, Universiteit Twente. Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Course material Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 23 135005 5.0 ec K1+K2 Thermodynamics and Physical Chemistry Dr. D. Stamatialis Basic aspects of physical chemistry and thermodynamics important for biomedical technology The students should deliver summaries of the lectures. Only the students who deliver at least 75% of the requested summaries can participate in the examination. See 'extra info'. - Atkins Physical chemistry, by P.Atkins, J.de Paula, 8th edition (2006) ISBN 019-870072-5, Oxford Univ. Press. - Handouts (documents provided via TeleTop). For the final course grade, the student will be evaluated based on - the performance in a practical project, - performance in the final written examination. Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material Extra info 141002 5.0 ec K3+4 Statistical Physics Prof. dr. W.J. Briels, dr. ir. J.T. Padding One of the most essential aspects of modern physics is to create a link between the thermodynamic and microscopic properties of a macroscopic system. This module covers the statistical physics basis for thermodynamics. It includes amongst others: understanding of entropy and irreversibility on the microscale. Explained is how thermodynamic functions and fluctuations can be calculated from the classical and quantum mechanical interactions between particles. In many cases this needs to be done numerically (with computers), because it cannot be done analytically. For that reason this module also offers an introduction into molecular dynamics simulations. Energy and entropy (required, 140301) Reader “Statistical Physics” by W.J. Briels and J.T. Padding Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Course material 24 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 CORE MODULES MSc Nanotechnology 2007/2008 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 25 340015 5.0 ec K1 Fabrication of nanostructures Prof.dr.ir. J. Huskens, dr.ir. H.V. Jansen This module will introduce the techniques that are available for fabricating nanostructures, both top-down (e.g. optical lithographic techniques) as well as bottom-up (self-assembly). To master the fundamental principles and application of top-down and bottomup fabrication tools used to manufacture nanostructures. - Basics in organic chemistry and materials - Introduction physics and chemistry Written examination Hand-outs and presentations Lecturer(s) Description Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 340016 5.0 ec K2 Characterization of nanostructures Prof. dr. G.J. Vancso and dr. H. Schönherr This module will introduce the techniques that are available for characterization of nanosized and nanostructured materials,such as XPS, SIMS, TEM, SEM, AFM, etc..) To master the physicochemical basis and application of characterization techniques that are commonly applied to investigate nanostructures and nanomaterials. Basics in organic chemistry and materials. Written essays and oral examination - book “Organic Chemistry” (chapter 1,2,3,5); P.Y. Bruce; ISBN 0-13-121730-5 - book “Physical Organic Chemistry (chapter 4); N. Isaacs; ISBN 0-582-218632 - Principles and methods in supramolecular chemistry (part A) - Handouts and review articles Lecturer(s) Description Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 26 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 340005 5.0 ec K1 Nanoscience: Fundamentals and applications Prof.dr.ir. H.J.W. Zandvliet, prof.dr.ir. J.W.M. Hilgenkamp Electronic structure of quantum dots, quantum wires and quantum wells and their transport properties will be addressed in this module as well as the vibration and thermal properties of low-dimensional systems. Introduction to the fundamentals of nanoscience Introduction in quantum mechanics Written examination - Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience (chapter 1-5); E.L. Wolf; Wiley-VCH; ISBN 3-527-40407-4 - Introduction to Solid State Physics (chapter 18); 8th edition; Kittel; Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN 0-471-41526-x Lecturer(s) Description Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 340013 5.0 ec K2 Nano-optics Prof.dr. M. Pollnau, dr.ir. H. Offerhaus, dr. R.M. de Ridder Different topics such as light detection in nano-structures, optics in nano-size structures, and optics in periodic nano-structures will be discussed. Fundamentals in optics Fundamentals in photonics Electromagnetism Written examination Reader Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 340014 5.0 ec K2 Nano-electronics Dr.ir. W.G. van der Wiel, dr. ir. R. Jansen In this module the items semi-conductor nano-electronic devices, spin-tronics and molecular electronics will be studied. Furthermore different topics such as light detection in nano-structures, optics in nano-size structures, and optics in periodic nano-structures will be discussed. Solid state physics Quantum mechanics (quantum physics, B2 level, 141001) Written examination Reader Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Assessment Course material Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 27 340011 5.0 ec K3 Bionanotechnology Dr. ir. M.L. Bennink, prof. dr. V. Subramaniam, dr. ir. J.S. Kanger Lecturer(s) Description - Bionanoscience basics: structure of nucleic acids and proteins, chromatin structure, transcription and translation - Nanomanipulation and imaging techniques in biosciences: AFM, optical tweezers, confocal microscopy, - Proteins as nanomachines: enzymes, protein/DNA interactions - Molecular interactions: diffusion/kinetics, methods for measuring these properties Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material Master the introductory principles of bionanotechnology Basics in organic chemistry Thermodynamics Written examination Hand-outs and review papers 340012 5.0 ec K3 Lecturer(s) Description Nano-fluidics Prof. dr. F.G. Mugele, dr. J.C.T. Eijkel, dr. E.S. Kooij This course will give an introduction into nanofluidics (fundamental aspects, intrinsic length scales and geometry) and will discuss different selected topics in the field of nanofluidics, such as: - solid-liquid interfaces (interactions, adsorption/desorption) - hydrodynamics at small scales (laminar flow, slip versus no-slip, mixing) - 3-phase systems (capillary forces, wetting, superhydrophobicity) - electrokinetic effects (electroosmotic pumping, electroviscous effect) - electrophoresis and separation techniques - colloids Basics in fluid mechanics Assignments (50%) Presentation on topic of choice in field of nanofluidics (50%) Hand-outs and review papers Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 340019 2.0 ec Coordinator Description Cleanroom course G.P.M. Roelofs This module is a practical training session in the MESA+ cleanroom. After a short introduction and safety course you have to make a process document to start the hands-on training. Then you will enter the cleanroom and get the hands-on training on the different instruments available there for the fabrication and characterization of nanostructures. After the hands-on training you will write a concise report (5-7 pages) in which you describe your activities and results. 28 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Objective This module is a practical hands-on training which will allows to : (i) get practical training in a cleanroom environment (using different techniques used in fabrication and characterization of nanostructures) (ii) get acquainted and gain experience in working in a cleanroom Fabrication of nanostructures (340015) Characterization of nanostructures (340016) - work performed in the cleanroom - written report The cleanroom course is done in small groups of 4 students. - Prior knowledge Assessment Remark Course material 340007 5.0 ec Coordinator Description Laboratory course Dr. ir. M.L. Bennink This module is a practical training course, in which you will work for about 3 weeks (full-time) in one of the research laboratories of MESA+. It will provide you with an introduction into working in a lab environment and includes handson practical work. This module is concluded with writing a concise report (1012 pages) which together with your experimental work will be evaluated. This module is a practical hands-on training which will allows to : (i) get practical training in different techniques used in fabrication and characterization of nanostructures (ii) get acquainted and gain experience in different laboratory settings (i.e. chemistry, physical and engineering labs) Fabrication of nanostructures (340015) Characterization of nanostructures (340016) - work performed in the lab course - written report - Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 340008 3.0 ec K4 Paper and presentation Mw. dr. ir. J.G.M. Becht The course is aimed at acquiring academic skills, notably: • being able to think independently about ethical questions, such as: what is science? what is fraud, what is data manipulation? what is proof, what is truth? what is plagiarism? • being able to define a research topic to be treated in a literature study • being able to identify an information demand and to find relevant scientific information • being able to develop the topic into a written study and an oral presentation • being able to reflect on personal activities Lecturer(s) Description Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 29 • being able to work with deadlines Exercises (deliverables) • developing own search strategy • writing a literature study • presenting and defending this study orally • participation in discussions during the course Expected level of achievement • the course focusses on a presentation, as if given in a session on nanotechnology during a large international conference • the paper should be understandable for an experienced scientist, being not an expert on the topic • paper and presentation should be well structured according to scientific standards Formats, during the course various formats for orally presenting scientific information will be used: round table discussion, lecture, hands-on workshop, presentation in conference, personal discussions The topics for the papers and presentation will be supplied by the tutors. Tutors monitor the scientific level of the paper and presentation. Objective This course will train you in and improve your skills in: - performing a systematic literature search - writing a scientific report (paper) - presenting scientific data in an oral presentation - result of the literature search - written scientific paper - oral presentation Scientific papers Assessment Course material 340017 2.5 ec K4 Societal embedding of nanotechnology Prof. A. Rip, B. van der Meulen, E. van Oost Nanotechnology is full of promises, but it is not clear whether and how these can be realized. This module discusses first how new technologies develop, and can lead to innovations which have to be embedded in value chains. Secondly, there are broader aspects to consider, from changes at the customer/user side to changes in industry structures and in regulation. Thirdly, public and regulatory responses to the promises, and sometimes concerns. In the case of nanotechnology, there is widespread appreciation of the new possibilities, but government agencies and nanotechnology spokespersons are concerned about possible public concerns. Such issues should be positioned as part of longer term developments. This module is a preparation for a small individual project (1.5 ec), which is integrated in the industrial training (340950) in which the lessons learned here are applied. With the preparation of your industrial internship this assignment will be defined. written exam Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Lecturer(s) Description Objective Assessment Course material 30 340018 2.5 ec K4 Technology venturing Prof.dr. A.J. Groen c.s. Technology venturing introduces the master student to the world of creating business using new technologies such as nano-technology. It will discuss methods and techniques to assess opportunities, to develop business concepts and exploitation. To learn principles of technology based entrepreneurship research and practice Paper/exam reader Lecturer(s) Description Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 340950 15.0 ec Coordinator Description Internship / Industrial training Ing. H.A. Akse You will either participate in an industrial training at a company/institute or complete an internship period at another University abroad. For international students there is a choice to do either an internship or a research project in any of the research groups of another university in the Netherlands. As part of the internship a 1.5 ec is reserved for an assignment related to the course “Societal embedding of nanotechnology”. At the start of your internship this assignment will be defined by the lecturer of that module. The 15 ec is a minimum study load. There is a possibility to receive more credits (max. 30 ec) for this module, but this will be at the expense of the Final MSc thesis assignment. Please always consult the coordinator industrial training and the special chapter for more details and forms in this booklet. Industrial and/or practical training - Work performed - Written internship report - Oral presentation in company or institute (optional) Visit the website of the faculty Science and Technology for more information on the industrial training. The 1.5 ec component related to the module “Societal embedding of nanotechnology” is mandatory, which implies that you will only get the 15 ec credits if this assignment is finished successfully. Objective Assessment Course material Remark Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 31 340910/..20 45.0 ec Lecturer(s) Description Final thesis assigment In the Master’s thesis project you will set up and conduct a full research project in one of the participating research groups. Starting with an extensive literature study (reported in a literature report) you will continue by doing experiments in one of the research groups. At the end you will write a Master thesis report and you will defend your research in a presentation before a public audience. Perform a scientific research project in an academic environment - Research work performed - Written thesis report - Oral presentation of the results You will receive 2 marks for the master thesis assignment. The first mark represents the scientific aspects (25.0 ec) and the second mark represents the general aspects (20.0 ec). For more detailed information on what aspects are evaluated, check the Assessment Form (page 16-18) If you have decided in which research group you wish to do your final Master’s thesis project, please contact the head of the group and fill out the graduate contract (see page 12 and further). This contract contains the description of the research project you will be working on, with a detailed list on what you will do in the project. Please note, that you cannot start your research work before you have received a written approval of the Exams Committee. Objective Assessment More information 32 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 ELECTIVE MODULES (listed alphabetically) MSc Nanotechnology 2007/2008 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 33 355000 5.0 ec K2 Advanced experimental methods Prof. dr. ir. B. Poelsema, dr. ir. H. Wormeester This course covers a number of modern analytical methods that provide chemical and/or structure information about surfaces and thin films. It deals with diffraction and spectroscopic that use electron-s (AES, XPS) photons (ellepsometry, infrared) or ions (SIMS, RBS, LEIS). Morphological characterization will be broadened with respect to the master track course on "Surfaces and thin films" with the introduction of electron microscopy (LEEM). Using practical examples, their physical background, instrumental aspects and applications are presented. The course also addresses basic principles of ultrahigh vacuum, various pumps and UHV-material selection. Practical work is used to provide more insight. Surfaces and thin layers (desired, 355002) Assignments Reader Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 357001 5.0 ec Objective Description K1 Advanced fluid mechanics Dr. R.M. van der Meer To acquire a firm base in classical fluid mechanics. The objective of this course is to acquire a firm base in classical fluid mechanics. The emphasis is on analytical solutions and their physical implications. Advanced Fluid Mechanics will serve as an introduction to the basic equations and phenomena needed in "Turbulence" , "Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics" and various specific lectures as e.g. Acoustics, Granular Flow, Computational Fluid Mechanics, etc. Conservation laws, vorticity, potential flow in 2D and 3D, conformal mapping and 2D flow, Zhukovsky airfoils, waves, shallow water equations, flow at low Reynolds number, Stokes and Oseen solutions, Hele-Shaw flow, flow at high Reynolds number, boundary layers, self-similarity, hydrodynamic stability, compressible flow, Laval nozzle, shock waves Fundamental fluid mechanics (needed, 147023) Mass and heat transfer (desired, 147024) Homework (assignments) Oral or written examination Pijush K. Kundu & Ira M. Cohen, Fluid Mechanics, 3rd edition, Academic Press ISBN 0-12-178253-0 Lecturer(s) Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 34 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 353002 5.0 ec K3 Lecturer(s) Description Advanced materials Dr. ir. A. Brinkman, dr. G. H. L. A. Brocks, dr. E. S. Kooij The course gives an introduction to advanced materials that are of interest in today's society. The first part of the course consists of lectures on general physical aspects of materials that play an important role in present technology or constitute possible major advances. Topics include magnetic, semiconductor, and dielectric/optical materials. The second part of the course focuses on special topics based upon the recent literature. Students will widen their knowledge on a specific topic in materials physics and present their results in a mini-symposium. "Understanding Solids", R. Tilley, ISBN 0-470-85276-3 and handouts Course material 373002 5.0 ec K2 Advanced materials science: Characterization Prof. dr. G.J. Vancso, dr. H. Schönherr This course covers various aspects of molecular and continuum (macroscopic) scale characterization of organic and inorganic materials. Written exam Lecturer(s) Description Assessment 373502 5.0 ec K4 Advanced materials science: Applications Dr. R.G.H. Lammertink The course will highlight different aspects related to the use of advanced materials in applications. What makes certain materials better candidates in a given application? What about patents? The course is presented as a project, where students research application examples of advanced materials. Each project has an assignment expert which is available for consulting. Other points of attention are project planning, mind mapping, IP aspects,marketing aspects of materials applications and societal apects. Project report and presentation Handouts and publications Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 376001 5.0 ec K1 Advanced materials science: Synthesis Prof.dr.ir J. Huskens, prof.dr.ir. J.F.J. Engbersen, dr. ing. A.J.H.M. Rijnders No description available. Handouts and presentations Lecturer(s) Description Course material Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 35 377002 5.0 ec Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Advanced materials science: Properties Dr. ing. A.J.H.M. Rijnders No description available - 141129 5.0 ec K3 Applied quantum mechanics Prof. dr. P.J. Kelly Not many problems can be solved exactly in quantum mechanics making it essential to develop approximate methods with which physically relevant problems can be studied. In this course, a number of such methods will be treated including time independent and time dependent perturbation theory, the variational principle, scattering theory as well as a number of illustrative applications Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (needed, 141128) Linear analysis (desired, 151124) Written examination "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" 2nd ed., D.J. Griffiths, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-191175-9. Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 356500 5.0 ec K1 Capillarity and wetting phenomena D. Mampallil Augustine, prof. dr. F. Mugele Capillarity is the study of the interfaces between two immiscible fluids or a fluid and a solid. Topics of this course are surface tension, capillary rise, thin films, wetting and de-wetting, electro wetting, capillary waves, surfactants, special interfaces. Fundamentals of fluid dynamics (needed). Written and oral examination Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, Françoise Brochard-Wyart, David Quéré, Capillarity and Wetting Phenomena, Springer Science and Business Media, New York USA (2003). Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 377500 5.0 ec - Capita Selecta Molecular nanofabrication Prof. dr. ir. J. Huskens This lecture series describes the physical organic aspects of non-covalent interactions. Both kinetic and thermodynamic aspects of systems formed by intermolecular interactions and structure-property relations are covered. Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Lecturer(s) Description 36 Systems of increasing complexity will be dealt with, starting from simple hostguest chemistry to the formation of large supramolecular systems. Some physical organic principles (catalysis, linear free energy relationships, solvent effects, and more) will be covered in more detail. Also practical applications will get attention. Course material Handouts, presentations and exercises 374000 5.0 ec K3 Capita Selecta Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials Prof. dr. J. Feijen, dr. A.A. Poot, dr.it. G.H.M. Engbers, prof. dr J.F.J. Engbersen Seminar in which the physical-chemical background of biomaterials and their applications are presented. The seminar is focussing on the interface of implant an tissue. Protein adsorption, blood material interaction, tissue material and cell material interaction are subject of study. Special topics in the fields of tissue engineering, biodegradable polymers and drug delivery systems are covered. Students prepare a research proposal on one of the subjects and present their results to the other students. Biomedical Materials Engineering (required, 374002) Written test and Assignment (making a Research Proposal) Syllabus "Biomedische materiaaltechniek" will be supplied during lectures. Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 378000 5.0 ec - Capita Selecta Mesoscale systems prof.dr. J.G.E. Gardeniers In physics and chemistry the mesoscopic scale is the length scale at which one can reasonably discuss material properties or phenomena without having to discuss individual atom behaviour. Applied research at this scale is covered by the fields of nanotechnology and microtechnology (including microsystem technology, MST, micro electromechanical systems, MEMS, and microreaction technology). The aim of the research group Mesoscale Chemical Systems is to study the behaviour and control of fluids, including miscible and immiscible liquids, gases and two-phase gas-liquid systems and of the chemical species contained in these fluids in a confined environment and more specifically, near plain, nanostructured and/or or reactive surfaces and interfaces. The main research themes are: i. "exciting" chemistry in microreactors, focusing on microfluidic systems to which electronically controlled stimuli are applied in order to control the course of chemical reactions; ii. microfluidic process analytical technology, focusing on integrated chromatography-based separation methods and integrated spectroscopic techniques, like MS and NMR; iii. catalytic microdevices and nanostructures. In the C.S. project, the student is expected to perform a literature study on a topic of choice, that relates to the described field-. The report may also serve as an introduction to a Master's assignment. Lecturer(s) Description Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 37 351501 5.0 ec K2 Complex photonic systems I Prof. dr. W.L. Vos, dr. A.P. Mosk In this course the propagation of light in ordered and disordered photonic materials is explored. Photonic materials are composite materials which are structured on the lenght scale of the wavelength of light, and therefore interact strongly with light. We study theoretical and phenomenlogical descriptions of light scattering, and perform some experiments. Assignments G. R. Fowles, "Introduction to Modern Optics" (Dover, Toronto, 1989) and articles Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 351502 5.0 ec K3 Complex photonic systems II Prof. dr. W.L. Vos, Dr. A.P. Mosk This course comprises a practicum with the same subjects as in COPS I, concluded with a report and presentation. Wriiten report and presentation G. R. Fowles, "Introduction to Modern Optics" (Dover, Toronto, 1989) papers and exercises (will be provided during lectures) Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 374001 5.0 ec K2 Controlled drug and gene delivery Prof.dr.J.F.J. Engbersen Controlled drug delivery technology represents one of the emerging and challenging frontier areas in the development of modern medication and pharmaceuticals. Controlled drug delivery systems aim to achieve more effective therapies which eliminates the potential for both under- and overdosing originating from uncontrolled drug release and avoid the need for frequent dosing and target the drugs better to a specified area, minimizing drug side effects. Targeted drug delivery can be accomplished by the introduction of ligands (carbohydrates, hormones, and peptides) or antibodies to the drug delivery system in such a way that it binds preferentially to malignant cells that are uniquely expressing certain receptors at the cell surface. In gene therapy, a genetic disorder or chronic disease is treated by delivering DNA or RNA to the targeted cells, inducing or suppressing a specific genetic function like new immune activity, or the development of enzymes that destroy viral or cancerous genetic material within cells. The ideal drug or gene delivery system should be nontoxic, biocompatible, safe from accidental release, simple to administer, easy to fabricate and sterilise, and should have efficient drug or gene targeting specificity. Delivery systems based on polymeric backbones can fulfill the majority of these requirements and have come to the centre stage of biomaterials research in recent years. Lecturer(s) Description 38 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 This course gives a review of the recent advances and directions of future developments in controlled release technology. Topics included are: fundamental principles of controlled drug and gene delivery and their pharmaceutical applications in various delivery routes (oral, pulmonary, nasal, oculary, brain, etc.); delivery from biodegradable polymeric systems (nanoparticles, hydrogels, microspheres, dendrimers, etc.), microstents and nanodevices; delivery in tissue engineering. Assessment Course material Assignments and test Hand-outs will be given during the lectures 351002 5.0 ec K2 Electronic structure theory I Prof. dr. P.J. Kelly In Electronic structure theory I and II a number of the most important methods for calculating the electronic structure of solids are studied: density functional theory, norm-conserving pseudopotentials, the Car-Parrinello method and the linearized muffin-tin orbital method. A number of illustrative problems which have analytical solutions are solved numerically to obtain greater insight into the solutions and to acquire familiarity with the UNIX operating system, the FORTRAN programming language and some numerical methods commonly used in solid state physics. Assignments Articles and reader Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 351003 5.0 ec K3 Electronic structure theory II Prof. dr. P.J. Kelly In Electronic structure theory I and II a number of the most important methods for calculating the electronic structure of solids are studied: density functional theory, norm-conserving pseudopotentials, the Car-Parrinello method and the linearized muffin-tin orbital method. A number of illustrative problems which have analytical solutions are solved numerically to obtain greater insight into the solutions and to acquire familiarity with the UNIX operating system, the FORTRAN programming language and some numerical methods commonly used in solid state physics. Assignments Articles and reader Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 354206 5.0 ec Coordinator Description Experimental course in biophysics Dr. R.P.H. Kooyman This practical course gives an introduction to the various optical techniques available within the group BPE. The student carries out 4 different Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 39 assignments, each centered on an optical technique, associated with a particular research line in BPE. An assignment comprises three full days, and consists approximately of one day (theoretical) preparation, one day experiments, one day analysis and writing a report. All assignments are done by a couple of two students. One assignment has to be completed within 7 days. The student can only start a next assignment when the previous assignment has completely been finished. In view of the limited availability of the research instrumentation that is used in these assignments students are obliged to make a precise planning of the experiments. There is no general schedule for this course; the couples of students make individual arrangements with the respective supervisors. The course is compulsory for students who want to carry out their master thesis project in the grou BPE; the course can only be followed if the student has met all requirements for a bachelor diploma There is no formal time schedule; students arrange in groups of two the details of the various assignments with the respective staff members Assessment Course material Written reports - 354000 5.0 ec K1 Fundamentals of photonics Dr.ir. H.L. Offerhaus, prof.dr. K.J. Boller, prof.dr. M. Pollnau This course is given in three parts which describe the basic “life-cycle” of light, namely, how light is made, how it propagates and how it vanishes upon detection. The three parts of the course contain the following issues: 1) What is stimulated and spontaneous emission of light and how is this used to build lasers, e.g., solid state lasers. 2) With what spatial shape does a laser beam propagate through free space, how does laser light travel through transparent materials, resonators and waveguides; how do ultra-short pulses deform or reshape upon propagation. 3) What happens upon the detection of light, i.e., how do photoconductors, photodiodes, photomultipliers, and avalanche photodiodes actually work. We explain how the photon properties of light gives rise to quantum noise (shotnoise), and how the singe-photon (ultimate) detection limit can be reached by a systematic reduction of the various types of noise. Fundamentals of Photonic, Saleh & Teich (Wiley) Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 121144 5.0 ec K3 Integrated circuit technology Prof. dr. J. Schmitz, Prof. dr. ir. R.A.M. Wolters, Dr. A.Y. Kovalgin The major process technologies of integrated circuits are treated. First, the manufacturing of a diode, a MOS transistor, a bipolar transistor and a memory cell in planar technology are explained. Field isolation and (multilevel) interconnect technologies are treated. The later lectures discuss the complete CMOS process, embedded bipolar transistors and memories, DRAM and SRAM technologies and CCD and CMOS imaging circuits. The focus is on the Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Lecturer(s) Description 40 process integration of these circuits, i.e. how process steps should be combined into a complete fabrication plan. Revolutionary IC's like the very first ones, Intel's 4004 microprocessor and Philips' One Chip TV are treated. Practical assignments are carried out with process simulation software. The manufacturing technology of a variety of integrated circuits is treated, from CMOS via FLASH memories to CCD. A physical understanding of the operation of these circuits is built up. Prior knowledge Assessment Course material Technology (required, 121073) Introduction to semiconductor devices (needed, 121706) Written exam - 121088 5.0 ec K3 Integrated optics Dr. H.J.W.M. Hoekstra, Prof. dr. A. Driessen, Dr. ir. R.M. de Ridder This course is an introduction into the field of integrated optics. It thus presents, in lecture format, the basic principles, covering the theory of planar waveguides, basic structures, non-linear optics, materials and technology, and an introduction into numerical methods and software tools. That theoretical knowledge forms the basis for the practical solution of a number of problems. The final assignment will consist of the design and optimisation of a basic device. Extensive use will be made, both in the problem-solving and the design assignment, of software tools that are specifically developed for integrated optics, such as mode solvers and beam propagation methods. The course evaluation is based on the student's written report. The following topics will be treated: Theory of planar waveguides Integrated Optics Basic structures Beam Progagation Methods Photonic Crystals Active Devices Fields of application include telecommunication and optical sensors. Maxwell's equations. Theory and technology of planar waveguides. Computational methods like mode solvers for planar waveguide, beam propagation methods, coupled mode theory. Insight into the main application fields: optical telecommunication and sensors. The course aims to give an introduction into the field of integrated optics. Evaluation takes place based on written reports on the assignments and design assignments Lecture notes, exercises (available through TeleTop) Lecturer(s) Description Objective Assessment Course material 350001 5.0 ec K2 Interaction of light and molecules Dr. J.S. Kanger The course describes why and how specific light frequencies are emitted and absorbed by atoms, molecules or quantum dots. We explain how homogeneous and inhomogeneous spectral broadening relates to processes Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Lecturer(s) Description 41 such as decay, collisions, or the Doppler effect, and how these different mechanisms can usually be separated with laser-based spectroscopic techniques. In this context we describe how the individual atomic response to light explains well-known macroscopic phenomena such as the refractrive index, dispersion, absorption or amplification in a medium. For a simplification of the latter we introduce the so-called rate equations which are extremely useful to describe the working of lasers. Assessment Course material Written examination hand-outs 353000 5.0 ec K2 Introduction in superconductivity Prof. H. Rogalla, prof. dr. ir. J.W.M. Hilgenkamp In this course the following items will be treated: - Basic principles of super conductivity en super fluids. - Quantum phenomena of these 'super-conditions' - Josephson junctions - Super conductivity materials - Cryogen techniques (cooling, thermometry) - Introduction about applications of super conductivity Written examination - Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 121112 5.0 ec K4 Lecturer(s) Description Lab on a chip dr. J.C.T. Eijkel, Ms S. le Gac, Prof. Dr. Ir. A. van den Berg, Dr. Ir. R.B.M. Schasfoort The Lab on a Chip course will take the student to the world of miniaturised systems used in various fields of chemistry and life sciences. A "Lab-on-aChip" consists of electrical, fluidic, and optical functions integrated in a microsystem, and has applications in (bio)chemical and medical fields. The core of the lab-on-a-chip system is a microfluidic channel structure, through which fluid sample plugs with less than a nanoliter volume are propelled by hydraulic electrokinetic or surface forces. The fluidic structures are machined in materials like fused silica, borofloat glass, or polymers. The course will discuss all aspects of such microsystems. After a thorough introduction on miniaturisation, the theoretical aspects of microfluidic principles are treated, followed by aspects of microfabrication and a visit to the cleanroom. The effect of miniaturisation on separation and detection forms the next chapter of the course. Surface modification and kinetics plays a vital role in increasing selectivity and efficiency of the device. How to make and use microarrays? Finally, all theory comes together in the practical examples presented as selected topics: applications of miniaturized diagnostic devices in clinical measurements and in life sciences, experiments on the micrometer to the nanometer scale, microreactors, manipulation and analysis of (living) cells and biomolecules. The course is aimed at MSc students of Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Applied Physics. Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 42 Principles of fluidics at the micro and nanoscale; Microfabrication; Micro- and nanofluidic systems; Separation methods; Medical diagnostics on a chip; Detection methods on a chip (electrical, spectroscopic); Microreactors; Bioanalytical applications of microsystems; Cells on a chip; Objective Prior knowledge To obtain understanding of the working principles, the basic elements and most relevant applications of micro- and nanotechnological systems. Basics in physics (BSc level, required) Biomedical signal acquisition (desired, 121072) Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Technology (desired, 121105) Written examination Lectures, exam, PowerPoint Assessment Course material 352002 5.0 ec K3 Laser physics Prof.dr. K.J. Boller, prof.dr. M. Pollnau The first part of the course recalls what stimulated and spontaneous emission is, and how this can be used to operate a laser. For this we introduce the rate equations (for 3 and 4-level lasers), consider steady-state cw (continuouswave) operation. We describe the properties of laser light in terms of beam shape, and spectral coherence. Various types of cw-lasers are presented, for single-mode and multimode operation, or tunable lasers, with their pump meachnisms, such as solid-state bulk and waveguide lasers. The second part of the course describes the dynamics of lasers. This refers to turn-on-phenomena, such as the emission of intensity spikes and occurrence of relaxation oscillation. We describe also how intense pulses with ultra-short duration (nanosecond, picosecond femtosconds) are generated with active and passive Q-switching, and with mode locking. The course concludes with a closer description of the working principle of diode lasers and the various fashions in which they are realized, because diode lasers are by far the most wide-spread lasers and highly important for numerous applications. The course follows the book "Principles of Lasers, O. Svelto, 4th edition, Springer New York 1998. Additional information is taken from the books "Lasers", A.E. Siegman, University Science Books, Mill Valley California 1986 (or later editions) and "Fundamentals of Photonics" from B.A.E. Saleh & M.C.Teich, Wiley New York 1991 or later editions. Relevant chapters from the book "Lasers" will be placed on Teletop as required. Also all transparencies from the lectures given will be placed on Teletop. Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 121082 5.0 ec - Materials for information storage Dr. ir. L. Abelmann Specialisation of the course Materials Science in the area of media for Information Storage. Content may depend on particular interest of student Information Storage (required, 121051) Material Science (required, 121074) Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge 43 Technology (desired, 121073) Assessment Course material Oral examination and case study Reader 121074 5.0 ec K1 Materials science Dr. K. Wörhoff In this course basic knowledge of Material Science for students in the field of Electrical Engineering is learned. Besides a short general introduction in the Material Sciences this course will focus on those aspects which are important for the Master students in the field of micro systems en micro electronics (MM). The students will get an overview and background information of effects and processes, which are important for the design decisions of the development and fabrication of micro systems. Subjects whom have to be learned are: Description of an atom, atomic bonds, types of atomic structures, relationship of macroscopic units and atomic descriptions, effects, material properties, independencies of properties of fiscal units, material aspects in thin films, thermodynamics & kinetics. To illustrate all these subjects examples will be given from different research projects of the research groups in the faculty Written examination Handouts Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 373000 5.0 ec K1 Lecturer(s) Description Capita Selecta materials science of polymers Prof. dr. G.J. Vancso, dr. H. Schönherr, dr. M.A. Hempenius This course covers the following subjects: - Controlled Polymerizations. - Organometallic Polymers, Synthesis and Use in Functional Surfaces. - Single-Chain Chemistry and Physics of Smart, Responsive Polymers. - Confinement Effects and Polymers. - Materials Chemistry and Nanofabrication with Block Copolymers. - Micro- and Nanoscale Defined Surface Functionalization and Structuring for Controlled (Bio)Chemistry, Patterning and Biointerfacing. - Depending on the background and need of interested students, individual assignments (theoretical, as well as practical) can also be considered.. Optional Course. Interested students should send an email to prof. Vancso (g.j.vancso@tnw.utwente.nl). MTP will contact them individually to discuss the course schedule. Extra info 44 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 121105 5.0 ec K1 Lecturer(s) Description Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Dr. ir. H.V. Jansen The course Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) explores the science of miniaturization. Miniaturization methods and materials surveyed include micro machining in or on top of single crystal silicon and other materials based on planar Integrated Circuit (IC) lithography as well as more traditional non-lithography miniaturization options and materials. All these techniques are specialically enhanced or modified for creating small three-dimensional structure with dimensions ranging from sub-centimeters to sub-micrometers, involving sensors, actuators, or other micro-components and microsystems. Basically the course is a comprehensive incomplete overview of MEMS technology (i.e., methods and materials) and its applications (i.e., devices). Particularly, the lithography-based IC technology is treated as it covers almost the entire MEMS technology. "Silicon VLSI Technology" by James Plummer is taken as a guide to instruct MEMS technology, whereas " Fundamentals of microfabrication" by Marc Madou should make the reader familiar with MEMS applications. In subsequent chapters the next technology issues are rubricated and discussed; MEMS-based nanotechnology (Ch.1), wafer fabrication (Ch. 2), film formation (Ch. 3), lithography (Ch. 4), film etching (Ch. 5), and micromachining (Ch. 6). After this, the reader should be able to understand the content of MEMS-related papers of least with respect to the technology involved and compare the techniques and have a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the presented methods. As a result, the reader should become familiar with the possibilities to realise the contrived devices. Learn most of the established MEMS tools, materials, directions, and jargon. Technology (121073, desired) Material Science (121074, desired) Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Design (121130) Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material Essay writing Reader “MEMS-based nanotechnology” 121130 5.0 ec K3 Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Design Dr.ir. N.R. Tas, dr.ir. H.V. Jansen, dr.ir. G.J.M. Krijnen, dr.ir. R.J. Wiegerink, dr.ir. T.S.J. Lammerink Micro electro mechanical systems design addresses the design of silicon based micromechanical structures with an emphasis on their functionality. In the lectures different design principles are derived from the theory of elastic mechanics, transducer science and fluid mechanics and practised in exercise sessions. A major part of the course is the design lab in which the students design and test a device of their own choice. Content: Micro electro mechanical systems design addresses the design of silicon based micromechanical structures with an emphasis on their functionality. The course covers the following subjects: Introduction in microfabrication, elastic mechanics of beams and membranes, design of elastic constructions, actuator theory, electrostatic micromotors (rotation, Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Lecturer(s) Description 45 linear), sensor principles, acceleration -, angular velocity -, force -, and pressure sensors, thermal flow sensors, introduction in fluid mechanics for microfluidics, surface tension, contact angle and wetting, nanofluidics. An important part of the course is the design lab. Students working in small groups choose a device that can be realized in a standardized process flow. The acual designs are collected on one mask and are processed in the MESA+ Cleanroom by one of the TST technicians. The students then conclude the design lab by characterization of their device. Objective Assessment Course material Aim is to design micromechanical devices and systems (sensors, actuators and fluidic devices) Several examinations during the course S.D. Senturia, Microsystem design, Kluwer 2004, ISBN 0-7923-7246-8 M. Elwenspoek, R. Wiegerink, Mechanical Microsensors, Springer 2001, ISBN 3-540-67582-5 J.A. Pelesko, D.H. Bernstein, Modeling MEMS and NEMS, Chapman & Hall / CRC 2003, ISBN 1-58488-306-5 Handouts 376003 5.0 ec K4 Molecular Spectroscopy Dr. A.H. Velders In this course magnetic resonance spectroscopy techniques will be treated, like Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy (EPR). Focus is on advanced (N)MR tecniques, 1D, 2D and pseudo 2D. Goals is to acquire knowledge on the different possible techniques that can be used to characterize and/or investigate (inorganic/organic/biological) small molecules, supramolecular systems, macromolecules and nanoparticles. Bruice. Organic Chemistry, 4e/5e ed. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, 7e/8e ed. Handouts Teletop Lecturer(s) Description Course material 121083 5.0 ec K4 Nanoelectronics Dr. R. Jansen The course starts with a broad overview of the fascinating novel approaches for nanoscale electronics that are emerging, and then focuses on NanoElectronics based on magnetism and magnetic nanostructures, and their applications (such as in magnetic memory (MRAM), logic and sensors). It covers basic magnetic properties of magnetic materials (the origin of magnetic ordering, types of ordering, magnetization, hysteresis, coercivity, Curie temperature, anisotropy, magnetic domains). It discusses the magnetic behavior of materials when nano-structured into ultrathin films and multilayers (interface effects), into nanowires, and in the form of nanodots and nanoparticles (single domain particles, thermal stability). It provides a basic introduction to electronic transport in magnetic systems Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Lecturer(s) Description 46 (spin polarization, magnetoresistance, magnetic tunnel junctions, spindependent transport in semiconductors) illustrated with apllications such as sensors, MRAM and magnetic FETs. It also covers novel materials (ferromagnetic semiconductors) and their use in electronic nanostructures (electrical field control of magnetization, electrical switching of nanomagnets). In a case study the student has the choice to either develop a more in depth knowledge of a particular aspect of magneto-electronic nanostructures, or dive into one of the alternative emerging approaches for NanoElectronics. Assessment Course material Case study and assignment - 353001 5.0 ec K2 Nanophysics Prof. P.J. Kelly, prof. dr. ir. J.W.M. Hilgenkamp, prof. dr. ir. H.J.W. Zandvliet In this course we focus on low-dimensional systems with typical length scales in the range of 1-100 nm. At this small length scale quantum mechanical phenomena play a dominant role in the physics of devices. Prominent topics are quantum electronic transport, both coherent and incoherent, Coulomb blockade, quantum computing and entanglement. The physical description of these phenomena is illustrated by examples from current research in nanophysics. "Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems", S. Datta, ISBN 0521599431 and handouts. Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material 352003 5.0 ec K2 Nonlinear optics Dr. P.J.M. Peters Intense laser light causes and enables a large number of fascinating phenomena such as changing the color of light, ultrafast switching of light by light, or even relativistic effects. We give a comprehensive overview on such phenomena, where the goal is to understand why and how they occur. In basic pictures we describe second harmonic generation, difference frequency generation, optical parametric oscillators, phase conjugation, and with this the central role of phase matching. Finally we move to extreme nonlinear optics, such as done in our labs, with extreme intensities reaching 10^18 W/cm. We describe how such light generates soft x-rays, attosecond pulses, and how such light can accelerate particles to GeV kinetic energies over a few cm distances. Currently such energies require large scale facilities like CERN and DESY. Nonlinear Lorentz oscillator, Maxwell's equations with nonlinear source term, nonlinear pulse propagation in crystals, gases and plasma, electro-optic effect, second harmonic generation, difference frequency generation, optical parametric oscillator, birefringent phase matching, quasi phase matching and higher order nonlinear effects, nonlinear effects on free electrons at relativistic intensities. Lecturer(s) Description Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 47 Assessment Course material Nonlinear Optics, 2nd edition, Robert W. Boyd, Academic Press 374004 5.0 ec - Organic Chemistry of Polymers Prof. J. Feijen The course fits to the CTOM-I course and it will go deeper into the chemistry of polymerization reactions and post-polymer reactions. Chemistry and technology of organic materials (needed, 135538) Principles of Polymerization, 4th Edition; George Odian; ISBN 0-471-27400-3. Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Course material 357201 2.5 ec K2 Physics of bubbles Dr. A.M. Versluis The Bubble course consists of 2 parts: - 4 lectures on the physics of single bubbles and - 4 lectures on the behavior of multiple bubbles and bubble clouds. The course treats the forces on bubbles, the acoustics of bubbles and bubble clouds, microstreaming and jets due to bubble oscillation, cavitation and collapse. Lecturer(s) Description Prior knowledge Assessment Course material Physics of fluids Fluid dynamics Oral presentations during lectures and a final oral presentation “Cavitation and bubble dynamics” by Christopher Earls Brennen 351500 5.0 ec K1 Quantum optics Dr. A.P. Mosk, dr.ir. H.L. Offerhaus In this course we study the quantum properties of light, taking ground-breaking experiments as our guide. The following subjects are treated: What is a photon? Operator quantum mechanics. Interaction between light and atoms. Coherence and the Hanbury Brown - Twiss experiment. Entangled states and the Aspect-Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen experiment. Quantum information technology: Quantum cryptography and quantum computers. To make the student familiar with the concepts and some of the most important results of the quantum theory of light and quantum information technology. Introduction quantum mechanics (required, 141128) Applied quantum mechanics (required, 141129) Presentation and written examination Handouts, exercises Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 Lecturer(s) Description Objective Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 48 357000 5.0 ec K2 Soft matter Prof. dr. W.J. Briels, Dr. ir. W.K. den Otter, Dr. ir. J.T. Padding Soft matter comes in a great variety of materials, ranging from simple atomistic or molecular liquids to polymers, self-assembled amphiphiles forming various two or three dimensional mesoscopic structures and colloidal dispersions. In this course we study the structure and thermodynamics of these systems emphasizing similarities between different systems. In the second part of the course we address dynamic processes like diffusion and viscoelastic relaxation. Basic concepts for simple and complex liquids, J-L Barrat and J-P Hansen, Cambridge Press, 2003 Lecturer(s) Description Course material 355001 5.0 ec K3 Lecturer(s) Description Surface science Prof. dr. ir. B. Poelsema, dr. ir. H. Wormeester The course provides insight in a few basic topics in surface science. These will be in the area of stability and interactions, phase transitions, growth processes and manipulation, surface magnetism. An actual surface physical theme is studied in more detail and the course will be completed with an oral presentation on this subject. Surfaces and thin layers (desired, 355002) Assignments and presentation Reader Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 355002 5.0 ec K1 Surface and thin layers Prof. dr. ir. B. Poelsema, dr. ir. H. Wormeester The structure and (electronic) properties of both clean and covered surfaces is treated in close connection to diffraction and scanning probe techniques used to probe these. Adsorption, desorption, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of growth will be discussed. The relation between optical and electrical features and their fabrication will be illustrated with examples from especially semiconductor physics. Assignments Reader Lecturer(s) Description Assessment Course material Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009 49 121073 5.0 ec K2 Lecturer(s) Description Technology Prof. dr. J. Schmitz The course provides a general introduction in the field of manufacturing technology for microsystems. The emphasis is on fabrication steps, such as deposition, lithography and etching. The most commonly applied fabrication steps are treated and it is shown how these steps can be combined to create a functional Microsystems. The integrated process of several Microsystems is treated in an introductory manner: microprocessors, integrated optics, lab-ona-chip, MEMS and magnetic memories. History of microelectronic and Microsystems technology. In-depth treatment of micro technology process steps. Introduction to the manufacturing of advanced Microsystems: microprocessors, integrated optics, lab-on-a-chip, MEMS and magnetic memories. Material science (required, 121074) Written examination Stephen A. Campbell: The Science and Engineering of Microelectronic Fabrication, Oxford University Press; 2nd edition; ISBN 0195136055 Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 351004 5.0 ec Lecturer(s) Description K1 Theoretical solid state physics Prof. dr. P.J. Kelly This course builds on 142002 (Introduction to Solid State Physics), treating the material in more detail and extending the scope to cover a number of additional topics: - Tight-binding method - Semiclassical Transport Theory - Magnetism The emphasis of the course is on operationalizing the theoretical material treated in the lectures by doing homework. This is corrected and the mark contributes to the final mark. The course is based upon the following chapters of "Solid State Physics" by Ashcroft & Mermin, supplemented with lecture notes: §1 The Drude Theory of Metals, §2 The Sommerfeld Theory of Metals, §3 Failures of the Free Electron Model, §10 The Tight-Binding Method, §12 The Semiclassical Model of Electron Dynamics, §13 The Semiclassical Theory of Conduction in Metals, §14 Measuring the Fermi Surface, §15 Band Structure of Selected Metals, §16 Beyond the Relaxation-Time Approximation, §17 Beyond the Independent Electron Approximation, §31 Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism, §32 Electron Interactions and Magnetic Structure, §33 Magnetic Ordering Introduction to solid state physics (required, 142002) N.W. Ashcroft and N.D. Mermin: Solid-State Physics (Holt-Saunders) Prior knowledge Assessment Course material 50 Student guide MSc Nanotechnology 2008/2009