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Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

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Duke University

Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

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How can we create nano-structures that are 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair? How can we “see” at the nano-scale? Through instruction and lab demonstrations, in this course you will obtain a rich understanding of the capabilities of nanotechnology tools, and how to use this equipment for nano-scale fabrication and characterization. The nanoscale is the next frontier of the Maker culture, where designs become reality. To become a Nanotechnology Maker pioneer, we will introduce you to the practical knowledge, skills, and tools that can turn your nanotechnology ideas into physical form and that enable you to image objects at the nano-scale. This course has been developed by faculty and staff experts in nano-fabrication, electron beam microscopy, and nano-characterization through the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN). The RTNN offers training and use of the tools demonstrated in this course to schools and industry through the United States National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure program. The tools demonstrated in this course are available to the public through the RTNN.

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Introduction to Nanotechnology

Welcome to Nanotechnology! In this module, you will learn some of the basics of nanofabrication and nanocharacterization techniques as well as specific applications of nanotechnology in commercial products. You’ll be able to explain why a cleanroom and vacuum environment are necessary for creating nanotechnology products. Finally, you will be able to explain how we use light, x-rays, and electron beams to characterize objects at the nanoscale. For more detailed learning objectives for each video, please see the first reading.

Welcome to the Course4:11

Introduction to RTNN2:51

What is Nanotechnology?7:06

Introduction to Nano Measurement Tools5:48

Introduction to Nano Fabrication Tools11:37

Rencontrer les enseignants

Nan M. Jokerst
J. A. Jones Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Duke University
Carrie Donley
Director of CHANL (Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory)
Applied Physical Sciences, UNC Chapel Hill
James Cahoon
Assistant Professor
Chemistry, UNC Chapel Hill
Jacob Jones
Professor
Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University

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Welcome to Nanotechnology, A Maker's Course.

What does it mean to be a maker?

A maker is a person who has the knowledge and skills to explore and

create the information and technologies that will impact our future.

How can you become a maker?

Well, the critical knowledge makers need

is how to use tools to realize what they envision.

This course will provide the knowledge about tools that you need

to become a maker in nanotechnology.

A core truth is that you can only use what you know exists.

As Francis Bacon said, knowledge is power.

And this course is designed to give you the power and

the knowledge to become a nanotechnology maker.

I'm Professor Nan Jokerst of Duke University, and

I want to invite you to join me on a trip.

Not a trip to some distant land, but

a trip to another world inside of the world that we see every day.

A journey to a place that is invisible to our eyes,

but that is nonetheless everywhere.

And this place is the nano scale, where we encourage you to think big.

Actually, no, think small.

For nanotechnology, think very small.

Nanotechnology is a diverse field involving many disciplines and

people from all over the world.

In this course, we will explore the instruments that we use

to examine materials and structures at the nano scale, and

the tools that we use to create nano materials and nano structures.

We will teach you what you need to know to become a nano maker, and offer

you access, personal access, to the tools that we feature in our demonstrations.

The information and demonstration in this course

are brought to you through the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network, or RTNN.

The RTNN is a partnership between Duke University,

North Carolina State University, and

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

This partnership, the RTNN, is part of a nationwide

United States partnership of facilities located throughout our nation

known as the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure,

which is sponsored by the United States National Science Foundation.

The RTNN is a hub for innovation, for research, and

for education in nanotechnology.

Our goal is to make nanotechnology accessible to everyone.

We’ll present two critical aspects of nanotechnology in this course,

which are characterization and fabrication.

Characterization is the act of examining the properties of an object or material.

Fabrication, on the other hand, is the act of creating a physical realization of

our ideas, in other words, actually making a thing.

In this course, we will introduce you to the instruments and techniques used for

nano characterization and nano fabrication.

We'll explain the function of each technique or tool, and

then we will go on to demonstrate the techniques and tools that we discuss.

Most of the demonstrations will feature students currently enrolled at one of

the three RTNN universities.

Most of our nano maker users are students, and these are typically college and

secondary school students.

Our goal is to empower you to understand and

be able to use the instruments and techniques that we present in this course.

So join me in this journey and become a nano maker.

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