FYS4230 – Modelling and design of micro- and nanosystems
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Microsystems are small sensors and actuators that can be connected by electronics in small systems. Microsystems are very important in areas like medicine, biotechnology, communication and security. Microsystems is an area of commitment in Norway.
In this course examples of micro- and nanosystems will be studied, and we will discuss how they can be modelled. This involves using several fields of physics at the same time (multiphysics): mechanics, electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, electronics and special small-scale effects like Brownian motion. A simulation program will be used for illustrating the behavior of the small elements. The design of a new microelement requires a new program. One compulsory exercise is to design an element and draw it with such a program. The production processes of micromechanics will be discussed.
Learning outcome
To learn how to design new microelements.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Background (bachelor level) from physics, electronics, informatics or mechanics.
Teaching
The course extends over a full semester with two hours of lectures and one hour of problem solving per week. The course includes two compulsory exercises.
Examination
Final oral exam. Letter grade.
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