Training Outline

Nanotechnology

Aurora Technology Development Inc.

Nanotechnology

Course Outline Unit 1: Introduction

  1. History (10 Hours)
  • Overview of nanotechnology: Definition, history, and evolution
    • Key milestones and breakthroughs in nanotechnology
    • Societal demand and industry applications
    • Exercise: Group discussion on the future of nanotechnology
    • Q&A: 1 hour
  1. Applications and Theoretical Knowledge (15 Hours)
  • Quantum mechanics: Concepts relevant to nanotechnology
    • Chemical principles: Bonding, reactions at the nanoscale
    • Mathematical foundations: Linear algebra, calculus applications
    • Exercise: Problem-solving session on quantum mechanics and chemistry
    • Q&A: 1 hour
  1. Nanomaterials (15 Hours)
  • Types of nanomaterials: Fullerenes, nanoparticles, nanotubes
    • Synthesis methods: Chemical vapor deposition, sol-gel process
    • Properties: Optical, electrical, and mechanical properties
    • Characterization techniques: SEM, TEM, AFM
    • Exercise: Lab on synthesizing and characterizing nanomaterials
    • Q&A: 1 hour
  1. Applications Overview (10 Hours)
  • Applications in medicine: Drug delivery, imaging, diagnostics
    • Applications in electronics: Transistors, sensors, quantum dots
    • Medical applications: Nanotechnology in diagnostics, drug delivery, imaging
    • Exercise: Case study analysis on different nanotechnology applications
    • Q&A: 1 hour

Unit 2: Nanofabrication Methods (80 Hours)

  1. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Techniques (20 Hours)
  • Photolithography: Process and applications
    • Chemical vapor deposition (CVD): Techniques and uses
    • Physical vapor deposition (PVD): Methods and applications
    • Exercise: Demonstration of fabrication techniques
    • Q&A: 1 hour
  1. Self-Assembly and Lithography (20 Hours)
  • Principles of self-assembly: Mechanisms and examples
    • Soft lithography: Techniques and applications
    • Nanoimprint lithography: Methods and uses
    • Exercise: Lab on self-assembly and soft lithography
    • Q&A: 1 hour
  1. Advanced Fabrication (20 Hours)
  • Femtosecond laser ablation: Techniques and applications
    • Focused ion beam (FIB) machining: Methods and uses
    • Electron beam lithography: Process and applications
    • Exercise: Advanced fabrication techniques lab
    • Q&A: 1 hour
  1. Characterization and Quality Control (20 Hours)
  • Characterization techniques: SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD
    • Quality control methods: Importance and implementation
    • Exercise: Lab on characterization techniques
    • Q&A: 1 hour

Tuition fee: $9,850 per person