# Training Outline

## Nanotechnology

### Aurora Technology Development Inc.

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# 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

2. **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

3. **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

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4. **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

2. **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

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3. **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

4. **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

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Tuition fee: $9,850 per person