Nano physics (Phys 4190)

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

2. 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

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

4. 5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:

5. 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/