Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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Nanoscience and nanotechnologies contain components that are less than a millionth of a meter but as small as several billionths of a meter. That size scale creates new properties in materials that are not seen at other size scales. This course will explore the basic science concepts in physics, chemistry, material science and biology that are critical to understanding nanoscale science and nanotechnology. The significance of quantum, electrical, physical, and magnetic properties will be highlighted as we investigate current applications used in nanotechnology. The tools used to manipulate atoms, molecules, and materials at the nanoscale will be discussed.