THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

Physical effects due to dimension reduction (from 3D to 2D, 1D and 0D) on the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of materials. - New architectures at the nanoscale, present and perspective applications - Nanostructures and new low-dimensional materials for the energy storage (hydrogen, alkali metals, etc.).   A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) Knowledge of basic techniques and of their theoretical foundation OF 2) To be able to conceive an experiment B - Application skills OF 3) Knowing how to interpret, analyze and discuss data C - Autonomy of judgment OF 4) To be able to integrate the acquired knowledge in order to apply them in the more general context within any specific curricular area D - Communication skills OF 5) Capability to communicate with experts on scientific results and strategies E - Ability to learn OF 6) To be able to read independently scientific texts and articles.

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MARIA GRAZIA BETTI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Prerequisites
Knowledge of the fundamentals of physics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and structure of matter.
Books
- scientific papers concerning the specific experimental techniques of the laboratory - notes available on the web site: https://elearning.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=4875
Frequency
Attendance to the lectures is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Exam mode
Short talk (20') on scientific/technological issues about nanostructures, with discussion on the syllabus and given lectures. Students must answer to a few questions to verify their knowledge of the syllabus and/or queries (also with numerical solutions) to quantify their in-depth knowledge. Students who answer in a sufficient way to the questions without being able to resolve the queries will be scored with 18/30; students who answer in a good way to the questions and are able to propose a solution to the queries will be scored up to 24/30; students who answer in a very good way to the questions and can precisely describe the solutions of the queries will be scored up to 27/30; students who demonstrate a full knowledge of the syllabus, with an exact solution of all the queries, also showing a critical approach, will be evaluated up to 30/30 cum laude.
Bibliography
a few chapters selected and uploaded in the web site*, extracted from: A. Zangwill, Physics at Surfaces, Cambridge Univ. Press H. Lüth, Solid surfaces, interfaces and thin films, Springer F. Bechstedt, Principles of Surface Physics, Springer. * https://elearning.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=4875
Lesson mode
Lectures, description of the experimental instruments and discussions
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseNanotechnology Engineering
  • Curriculum32343-01
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDFIS/03
  • CFU3