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| PHYS0950-1 | Nanoparticles and low-dimensional systems
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Number of credits : |
| Advanced Master in Nanotechnology |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 2nd year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences |  | 4 |
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| Lecturer : | Jean-Yves Raty |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Course contents :
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| 1. Fundamental properties
2. Simulation techniques : Molecular dynamics - Monte Carlo sampling
3. Potentials : Classical - Semi-empirical - Pseudopotentials
4. Application to : Carbon nanotubes, Graphene, Semiconductor and Metal nanoparticles, Alloy nanoparticles |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Physics of materials |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Lectures (20h) and exercises (10h) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam |
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