Course content

Introduction to the theory of materials in different phases, crystallography and probe-matter interaction. Introduction to experimental techniques: diffraction techniques: XRD and electron diffraction. Spectroscopy: EDS, EELS, XPS, optical spectroscopy (FTIR and Raman), Auger, SIMS. Microscopy: Light microscopy, TEM, SEM, SPM (AFM, STM and atom probe), SNOM, convocal microscopy. Manipulation: STM, AFM, optical tweezers and FIB.

Learning outcome

The course will give understanding of methods and phenomena fundamental to characterisation of solid, liquid and biological systems, with emphasis on use in nanotechnology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, lab: all reports must be approved to be admitted to the exam. Laboratory excerices and demonstrations. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a final written exam (50%) and exercises (50%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory exercises and report

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to TFY4125 Physics, TFY4170 Physics 2, TMT4110 Chemistry. Access is limited to students of Nano Technology Engineering.

Course materials

To be announced at course start.