Freshman lectures on nanotechnology / Hassan Raza.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Raza, Hassan, author.

Series:

Undergraduate lecture notes in physics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology.

Engineering.

Optical materials.

Physical Description:

xi, 115 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2019]

Summary:

Nanotechnology is the art, science, and engineering of designing materials, devices, and systems at the nanoscale from bottom-up and/or top-down approaches. The material properties at the nanoscale are governed by quantum mechanics, and hence are drastically different than those at the macro/micro scale. It is thus no surprise, that nanotechnology has led to a scientific and technological revolution. This book provides a gentle introduction to the field of nanotechnology for first-year undergraduate students. It not only covers the fundamental scientific concepts in a tutorial fashion, but also provides an overview of applications in nanoelectronics, spintronics, nanophotonics, nanofabrication and nanocharacterization. End of chapter research assignments focus on nanomanufacturing, computing and communication, renewable energy, defense applications, food processing and agriculture, automobile and aerospace technology, nanobiotechnology and bionanotechnology, industrial and consumer applications. Finally, the topics related to safety, health, and societal impact of nanotechnology are discussed. .

Contents:

Introduction

Particles, waves and duality

Atomic Mater

Atomic Structure and Interactions

Electronic Structure

Nanoelectronics

DOS and Dimensionality

Spintronics

Nanophotonics

Nanofabrication

Nanocharacterization

Safety, Health, Environmental and Social Impact.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783030117313

3030117316

OCLC:

1078989047