Carleton University · CHEM 3600

Introduction to Nanotechnology

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Nanoscale units, bulk vs. nanoproperties, electrons, atoms and ions, metals, band structure, electrical conduction, biosystems, molecular devices, quantum mechanics and optics, tools for measuring nanostructures. Production of nanostructures: self assembly, nanoscale crystal growth, polymerization. Applications to sensors, magnets, electronics, drug delivery. Toxicology of nanostructures.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2104 or CHEM 3100.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2104 or CHEM 3100.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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Nanoscale units, bulk vs. nanoproperties, electrons, atoms and ions, metals, band structure, electrical conduction, biosystems, molecular devices, quantum mechanics and optics, tools for measuring nanostructures. Production of nanostructures: self assembly, nanoscale crystal growth, polymerization. Applications to sensors, magnets, electronics, drug delivery. Toxicology of nanostructures.

  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2104 or CHEM 3100.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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