David J. Norris: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2012 |  |
| Name | Prof. Dr. David J. Norris |
| Field | Materials Engineering |
| Address | Professur für Material-Engineering ETH Zürich, LEE P 210 Leonhardstrasse 21 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 53 60 |
| dnorris@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-0123-00L | Experimental Methods for Engineers | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | T. Rösgen, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, M. Mazzotti, D. J. Norris, H.‑M. Prasser, P. Rudolf von Rohr, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | The course presents an overview of measurement tasks in engineering applications. Different concepts for the acquisition, storage and processing of typical measurement quantities are introduced. Laboratory exercises from different application areas (especially in thermofluidics and process engineering) expand the theoretical foundations introduced in class. | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to questions of measurement techniques, with particular emphasis on thermo-fluids. Presentation of various classic sensor technologies and analytical procedures. Study of various applications in the laboratory. | ||||
| Content | Structure of measurement techniques - assignment Measurable dimensions: physical level (Electrical noise) Sampling, quantification, filtering Measurement of mechanical dimensions Measurement of thermodynamic dimensions Measuring in flows Measurement of process engineering process parameters. | ||||
| Literature | Holman, J.P. "Experimental Methods for Engineers", McGraw-Hill 2001, ISBN 0-07-366055-8 Eckelmann, H. "Einführung in die Strömungsmesstechnik", Teubner 1997, ISBN 3-519-02379-2 | ||||
| 151-0619-00L | Introduction to Nanoscale Engineering | 5 credits | 2V + 1U | S. E. Pratsinis, D. J. Norris, G. Sotiriou, A. Stemmer, A. Teleki Sotiriou | |
| Abstract | The class gives an overview of fundamental concepts in nanoscale engineering. Mobility of small objects, interacting forces, surface tensions and wetting phenomena are some of the physical phenomena investigated. These will be applied to the description of formation and growth of nanoparticles and thin films as well as nanofabrication technologies. | ||||
| Learning objective | The goal of the lecture is to familiarize the students with the basic phenomena occurring on the nanometer scale, thereby illustrating the links to physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology. A further objective is to demonstrate the development of technologies and processes based on or including nanoscale phenomena. | ||||
| Content | - Nanoparticle building blocks for device fabrication - Particle size distributions and size selection - Nanoparticle formation - Forces between small objects - Control of nanoparticle properties in the gas-phase - The electric double layer - Characterization of nanomaterials - Microscopes and tools for nanoscale objects - Thin film formation - Nanofabrication - Small "hands-on" research project including project presentations and reporting | ||||
| 151-0911-00L | Introduction to Plasmonics | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | D. J. Norris | |
| Abstract | This course provides fundamental knowledge of surface plasmon polaritons and discusses their applications in plasmonics. | ||||
| Learning objective | Electromagnetic oscillations known as surface plasmon polaritons have many unique properties that are useful across a broad set of applications in biology, chemistry, physics, and optics. The field of plasmonics has arisen to understand the behavior of surface plasmon polaritons and to develop applications in areas such as catalysis, imaging, photovoltaics, and sensing. In particular, metallic nanoparticles and patterned metallic interfaces have been developed to utilize plasmonic resonances. The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge to understand and apply the principles of plasmonics. The course will strive to be approachable to students from a diverse set of science and engineering backgrounds. | ||||
| Content | Fundamentals of Plasmonics - Basic electromagnetic theory - Optical properties of metals - Surface plasmon polaritons on surfaces - Surface plasmon polariton propagation - Localized surface plasmons Applications of Plasmonics - Waveguides - Extraordinary optical transmission - Enhanced spectroscopy - Sensing - Metamaterials | ||||
| Lecture notes | Class notes and handouts | ||||
| Literature | S. A. Maier, Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications, 2007, Springer | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Physics I, Physics II | ||||