Theory
Unit I
General introduction: Basics of quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillator, magnetic phenomena, band structure in solids, Mössbauer effect and spectroscopy, optical phenomena, bond in solids, an isotropy.
Unit II
Nano structures: growth of compound semiconductors, super lattices, self-assembled quantum dots, nano-particles, nano tubes and nanowires, fullerenes (buckballs, graphene). Nanofabrication and nano-patterning: Optical, X-ray, and electron beam lithography, self-assembled organic layers, process of synthesis of nanopowders, electrode position, important nanomaterials.
Unit III
Mechanical properties, magnetic properties, electrical properties, electronic conduction with nanoparticles, investigating and manipulating materials in the nanoscale: Electron microscopy
Unit IV
Nano-biology: Interaction between biomolecules and nano-particle surface, different types of in organic materials used for the synthesis of hybrid nano-bioassemblies, application of nano-in agriculture, current status of nano-biotechnology, future perspectives of nano-biology, nano-sensors.