Frontiers of Surface and Nanoscale Science
Module PH2072
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2010/1
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
| available module versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| SS 2019 | WS 2016/7 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH2072 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Specific catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2072 in the version of WS 2010/1 was Johannes Barth.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Ultrafast electron dynamics on surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures: attosecond streak camera approach, core-hole-clock and 2-photon photoemission;
An atom-selective look on electronic properties by advanced synchrotron methods;
Magnetisms of surfaces, thin films and nanoobjects: spin polarized scanning tunneling spectroscopy and XMCD;
Surface-anchored molecular switches and rotors;
Self-organized growth: self-assembled monolayers and supramolecular architecture;
Nanofabrication by molecular engineering;
Carbon nanoscience: Fullerene clusters, nanotubes, and graphene;
Nanoplasmonics, molcular electronics and moleculas spintronics;
New experimental techniques.
In addition, we plan an excursion to a synchrotron radiation laboratory.
Learning Outcome
Students who have attended this lecture will be be able to recognize the cutting edge of surface and nanoscale science and to develop insight in current research and emerging domains;
they will know about functionality and control of matter at the nanoscale, and know how things are done in practice
Preconditions
previous exposure to quantum mechanics and thermal physics;
basic notions of atomic & molecular / condensed matter physics;
curiosity and openness for interdisciplinary fields.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Frontiers of Surface and Nanoscale Science | Auwärter, W. Feulner, P. |
Tue, 14:00–16:00, PH II 227 and singular or moved dates |
| EX | 1 | Field Trip to Frontiers of Surface and Nanoscale Science | Auwärter, W. Feulner, P. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lecture with seminar and excursion
Media
Lecture
Literature
K. Oura, V.G. Lifshits, A.A. Saranin, A.V. Zotov, M. Katayama;
Surface Science, Springer, Berlin 2003; ISBN 3-540-00545-5, department library;
Concise introduction to Surface Science; good overview.
A. Zangwill,
Physics at surfaces, Cambridge University Press 1988, Library of E20 and: B.18.K 117 – good introductory text;
H. Ibach;
Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces, Springer, Berlin 2006: Surface and interface phenomena including electrochemistry - comprehensive,
K. Kolasinski;
Surface Science – Foundation of Catalysis and Nanotechnology
2nd ed. 2008, Wiley CH 155,- Euro,
Stuart Lindsay,
Introduction to Nanoscience; 2009, Oxford, 41.99 Euro, comprehensive with extensive background,
E.L. Wolf,
Nanophysics & Nanotechnology; 2008, Wiley CH 59.- Euro, physics-oriented;
Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology, Ed. Bharat Bhushan, 2006, Springer, 266.43 Euro
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.