Intensive Three Week Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Course Offered at
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland WA

Detailed course outlines are available at
http://www.nano.washington.edu/education/jin.asp

**Fabrication and Characterization of Nanomaterials** - **Offered
January 4-20, 2006**

This course is designed to deliver a nanotechnology background.

*(Course coordinators: Prof. L-S Wang - WSU, Prof. F. S. Ohuchi - UW,
Dr. D. R. Baer - PNNL,)*

**[Fabrication - Major topics covered]{.underline}**

-   ![](media/image1.wmf){width="1.1236111111111111in"
    height="1.125in"}Physical properties of oxides, creation of oxide
    nanostructures

-   Macromolecular structure with nanometer-scale features

-   Molecular self-assembly of supramolecular lattices

-   The "smart surface" nanocomposite concept based on the ion
    implantation

-   Ion beam nanocluster synthesis within semiconductors

-   Self-assembled monolayers as structural templates for secondary
    materials synthesis

**[Experimental tools - Fabrication]{.underline}**

-   Physical vapor deposition

-   Molecular beam epitaxy

-   Ballistic deposition

-   Chemical vapor deposition

**[Characterization - Major Topics Covered]{.underline}**

-   Structure and properties of clusters

-   ![](media/image2.wmf){width="1.75in"
    height="0.9854166666666667in"}Evolution of the electronic structure
    as a function of size

-   Shape, composition, and distribution of nanoparticles

-   Structure and properties of nanomaterials

**[Experimental tools used]{.underline}**

-   Mass spectrometry

-   Particle size analysis

-   Field flow fractionation

-   Auger electron spectroscopy

-   Electron microscopy (SEM/TEM)

-   Scanning probe methods (AFM/STM)

-   High-resolution auger electron microscopy

-   Photoelectron spectroscopy and diffraction

-   Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy

-   Low-energy electron diffraction, time-of-flight secondary ion mass
    spectrometry, and ellipsometry

-   Thin film x-ray diffraction and nuclear reaction analysis

-   For "bulk" properties, x-ray diffractometry, Fourier transform
    infrared spectrometry, and Mossbauer spectroscopy

Housing The User Housing Facility in Richland offers suites with private
baths and shared kitchen facilities or more private studio rooms and
two-bedroom apartments. Each room contains a fast Internet connection,
allowing you to conduct Internet research and stay in touch with e-mail.
Room rates start at just \$25 a night. Housing scholarship support will
be available, upon request to the program coordinators. The facility is
located within easy walking distance of many PNNL facilities. Refer to
http://www.emsl.pnl.gov for more information.

Background and Overview

The University of Washington, UW, and Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory, PNNL, formed the Joint Institute for Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology, JIN, in April 2001. The institute in cooperation with
Washington State University and a steering group of national educational
institutions is offering this series of courses to enhance education and
research in nanotechnology and to speed undergraduate and graduate entry
into this exciting field. The courses are made possible through a
National Science Foundation grant.

The courses will be offered at PNNL in Richland, WA. PNNL is a
Department of Energy multiprogram national laboratory that delivers
breakthrough science and technology to meet key national needs.

Credit Options

There are a variety of ways to receive credit for these courses
depending upon student status, credit needs, and institution. This
course is University of Washington MSE   599 [SPEC TPCS MATLS
SCI](http://www.washington.edu/students/crscat/mse.html#mse599) and
Washington State University Course PHYS 581. This 13-day courses will
provide approximately 45 contact hours consistent with up to 4 quarter
credits, 3 semester credits, or 4.5 CEUs. For registration go to:
http://www.nano.washington.edu/pnnl/registration.html.