Nanotechnology: Fabrication and Imaging

This lecture introduces the field of nanotechnology, focusing on advanced lithography methods, microscopy at the nanoscale, and the fabrication of nanoscale materials and devices. Topics include nanofabrication techniques, nanoscale phenomena, and nanoscale imaging. The course covers top-down and bottom-up processes, self-assembly, and capillary self-assembly. It also explores the growth of nanowires, nanodevices, and instruments for viewing nanoscale dimensions. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding scales, different microscopy classes, and the functionalities unique to the nanoscale.