NanoLab

If I were asked for an area of science and engineering that will most likely produce the breakthroughs of tomorrow, I would point to nanoscale science and engineering. -Neal Lane Former Assistant to the President For Science and Technology and graduate of OU Department of Physics and Astronomy

NanoLab is your opportunity for experiencing this emerging-technology field.

• When: Spring 2005, TR/2:30-4:20 pm. (Additional time outside of the scheduled lab period may be required for your lab projects.)
• Where: Nielsen Hall, Norman Campus.
• What is NanoLab? NanoLab is a hands-on laboratory course in nanotechnology targeting sophomore undergraduate students in the physical sciences, the biological sciences, and engineering. The students will gain an understanding of nanotechnology through hands-on experience with a variety of nanofabrication techniques, such as lithographic patterning, nanoparticle growth, and self-assembly. Hands-on experience with state of the art nanometer-scale characterization techniques, such as atomic-force microscopy, is an integral part of the course. NanoLab is offered in the spring 2005 semester as a 2 credit hour laboratory course.
• Who should enroll? Students of physical and biological sciences and engineering.
  • Undergraduate students who want to explore topics in nanotechnology.
  • Graduate students who want to explore how nanotechnology can be used in their research.
• What experience is assumed? No specific experience is required; however, basic sophomore-level laboratory competence is assumed.
• What projects will NanoLab students do? Students will make electroluminescent panels, light emitting diodes, microfluidic devices, photovoltaic cells, nanoparticles, and nanopatterned surfaces.
• What topics and techniques will be covered? photolithography, soft lithography, scanning probe lithography, depositing thin-films, surface modification, self-assembly, nanoparticles, quantum dots, electron microscopy, optical microscopy, scanned probe microscopy, clean-room techniques, nanoparticle optics (light scattering & absorption), crystallography of surfaces.
• How do I sign up? Register for PHYS 3990 Permission from the instructor is also required. Just email me at bumm@nhn.ou.edu or phone (L. Bumm) at 405-325-3961 x36131.

Click here for the NanoLab syllabus.

Take a peak at what NanoLab students did during the intersession!
Click here for the NanoLab Photo Album