Courses

This course will provide a discussion of the thermodynamics and kinetics of colloidal crystallization and stabilization, the physical properties of quantum confined semiconductor and metal nanocrystals, methods of nanocrystal characterization, and examples of nanocrystals in technological applications. Prospective students should be familiar with basic principles of quantum mechanics, thermodynamics of phase transitions, and inorganic chemistry - particularly molecular orbital theory. Undergraduate students interested in this course should obtain approval from the instructor prior to registering.