FYS9230 – Modelling and Design of Micro- and Nanosystems
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Selected examples of micro- and nanosystems and their applications will be presented: pressure sensors, accelerometers, mirror arrays and labs-on-chips. In order to prepare for designing these types of elements, the course teaches elasticity, structures, electrostatics, piezoresistivity and microfluidics. Microsystem modeling normally combines several fields of physics (multiphysics): mechanics, electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, electronics and small-scale effects like Brownian motion. Analytical models and rough estimates for the functioning of the selected systems are presented, as well as lithographic mask layers and manufacturing processes. The students will use the finite/boundary element based programs Coventorware or Comsol for designing and modeling elements themselves.
Learning outcome
The course provides a theoretical background for modeling mechanical, electromechanical, optical and fluidic microsystems, as well as examples and applications. The student will achieve experience in
- Using design tools and commercial modeling programs for MEMS design
- Evaluation of numerical results, and comparison with rough models
- Reading relevant research papers
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.
Recommended previous knowledge
Background (bachelor level) from physics, electronics, informatics or mechanics.
Teaching
The course is a part of the "Norwegian PhD Network on Nanotechnology for Microsystems". Lectures will be given in compact form, one week in October and one week in November. Between the lecture weeks the students will work on modelling and literature study. The course includes two compulsory exercises, one design and modeling exercise, using Coventorware or Comsol, and one paper presentation.
Examination
Final oral exam.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
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