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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

NANO 205 - Patterning for Nanotechnology


PREREQUISITES: NANO 111 - Materials Safety and Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology , and NANO 202 - Characterization and Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials , and NANO 203 - Basic Nanotechnology Processes .
PROGRAM: Nanotechnology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This course is a hands-on treatment of all aspects of advanced pattern transfer and pattern transfer equipment including probe techniques; stamping and embossing; e-beam; and optical contact and stepper systems. The course is divided into five major sections: pattern generation processes, photolithography, particle beam lithographic techniques, stamp lithography, and novel lithography techniques.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Have strong knowledge in pattern generation processes.
  2. Fully understand and perform photolithography.
  3. Have strong knowledge in particle beam lithographic techniques.
  4. Understand probe pattern generation and microcontact printing.
  5. Have strong knowledge in stamp lithography.
  6. Understand self-assembled lithography.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Advanced Lithography General Information
  • Advanced Lithography Tool Technologies
  • Advanced Lithography and Resists
  • Novel Lithography Techniques
  • Novel Lithography Techniques: Block Copolymer Patterning

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)