NANO 707 - From Atoms to Crystals, Quantum Wells, Wires and Dots

Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding; the structure of crystalline solids; imperfections in solids; elements of quantum theory of solids for nanostructures; elements of thermodynamics and kinetics for crystal growth; bulk crystal growth; epitaxial technologies; role of stress and strain in epitaxial structure; lowdimensional structures, growth mechanisms and related challenges. The unique properties of nanostructured materials will be highlighted.