Physics

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: The Surface Physics and Nanostructures course aims to provide the knowledge of the structural properties of solid systems at low dimensional scale and to understand their characteristics from the point of view of both electronic and vibrational degrees of freedom. The optical properties of nanostructured semiconductor systems and magnetic properties of nanostructured metal systems will then be analyzed. At the end of the course, students will be able to transpose the knowledge of 3D solid state physics to two-dimensional and one-dimensional systems and have an in-depth knowledge of the frontier topics in nanosciences. These acquisitions will be verified also thanks to the presentation of the topics in seminars held by the students. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) To know the properties of low-dimensional solid systems OF 2) To understand the effects of reduced dimensionality OF 3) To know the most advanced techniques for studying the low-dimensional systems B - Application skills OF 4) To be able to deduce the properties of a surface or a nanostructure OF 5) To be able to choose the correct technqiue to investigate a surface or a nanostructure C - Autonomy of judgment OF 6) To be able to autonomously individuate an experiment on low-dimensional systems OF 7) To be able to integrate the acquired knowledge so to be able to face a scientific problem associated to low-dimensional systems D - Communication skills OF 8) To know how to communicate the properties of a low-dimensional system OF 9) To be able to communicate the advantages of an advanced investigation E - Ability to learn OF 10) To have the ability to consult the specific scientific literature OF 11) To be able to evaluate the specific scientific literature OF 12) To be able to design and plan an experiment on low dimensional systems