Introduction to the Modern Nanotechnology: Free Online Course from edX

The basics of physics and technology of nanomaterials and nanosystems are overviewed in the course. The terminology and notions are introduced. The changes in the main properties of semiconductors and metals due to decrease of their size are discussed towards the electronic and optoelectronic applications and modern compound semiconductor materials. Starting from the objects description and mail physical properties peculiarities we move to basics of material and device nanofabrication, ending with nanosystem characterization techniques. Fabrication nanotechnology of the microwave compound semiconductor heterostructure devices for electronics and photonics are outlined.

Syllabus

Week 1. The size and dimensionality of nanosystems
- What is nano and why it is so helpful?
- The size and dimensionality of nanosystems
Week 2. Nanosystems and their basic properties
- 2D Quantum heterostructure design and applications
- Low-dimensional nanosystems and their properties
Week 3. Self-organization and self-assembly technology
- Self-organization and self-assembly technology
Week 4. Directional nanostructuring techniques
- Directional nanostructuring techniques
Week 5. Nanofabrication of compound semiconductor devices
- Nanofabrication of compound semiconductor devices
Week 6. Nanotechnology in microwave electronics and photonics devices
- Nanotechnology in microwave electronics and photonics devices
Week 7. Methods of nanostructure material characterization
- Methods of nanostructure material characterization
Week 8. Electrical and optical characterization techniques for nanosystems
- Electrical and optical characterization techniques for nanosystems

Introduction to the Modern Nanotechnology