Science at the Nanoscale

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This survey course introduces students to the field of nanoscience with a particular focus on the physics/chemistry behind the unique properties of nanomaterials and their applications in various fields. In addition to a historical perspective of nanoscience and a brief review of quantum mechanics, properties of a wide variety of nanostructures, such as metal nanoparticles, carbon-based nanostructures, low-dimensional nanomaterials, and surfaces at the nanoscale, will be introduced and discussed in detail