Description / Abstract:
Description
PDHs: 5.00
This self-study course is designed to be taken at your
convenience, and on your own schedule. You have 90 days to finish
the course once you begin. Nanometrology is the science of
measurement at the nanoscale level.
Nanotechnology is widely defined as the synthesis, observation,
and manipulation of matter at nanometer length scales. It is
important to note that at this level, forces, such as inertia and
gravitation, which dominate at the macro-scale are virtually
insignificant; while forces, such as electrostatics and van der
Walls force, dominate. This is one of the chief reasons for the
occurrence of most of the phenomenon that are typically studied
under nanotechnology.
Likewise, the field of nanometrology investigates the
measurement and characterization of phenomena at the nanometer
length scales. It is important to note that while the field of
Nanotechnology is relatively new, the phenomena that we study have
always existed. It is only in recent times that we have developed
the capabilities to fabricate, measure, and manipulate nanoscale
systems.
You Will Learn
- - The major components and physical properties of three major
types of microscopes: SEM, TEM and STM
- - Sample preparation methods for these microscopic
techniques
- - The operation modes of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and
sample preparation methods for AFM measurements
- - The components of the mass spectrometer
- - The process of mass spectra interpretation
- - The significance of nanoscale Coulter counter devices as an
example of a typical nanometrology setup
Who should
attend
Engineers and managers who wish to learn more about the field of
Nanometrology.
Course Developers
This course was developed and written by the Zhou Group. Led by
Dr. Jack Zhou in collaboration with Dr. MinJun Kim, Dr. Guoliang
Yan, and Dr. Sally Solomon, the Zhou group has extensive experience
in the research and development of nanotechnologies. Their
knowledge and experience covers design and manufacturing of
precision instrumentation, nanobiotechology, microrobotics,
metrology, and other areas in the world of nanotechnology.
Course Type: Assessment Based Course
Course Number: ZABC24