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Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course
  • Level Foundation
  • Course by Duke University
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About

How can we create nano-structures that are 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair? How can we “see” at the nano-scale? Through instruction and lab demonstrations, in this course you will obtain a rich understanding of the capabilities of nanotechnology tools, and how to use this equipment for nano-scale fabrication and characterization. The nanoscale is the next frontier of the Maker culture, where designs become reality. To become a Nanotechnology Maker pioneer, we will introduce you to the practical knowledge, skills, and tools that can turn your nanotechnology ideas into physical form and that enable you to image objects at the nano-scale. This course has been developed by faculty and staff experts in nano-fabrication, electron beam microscopy, and nano-characterization through the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN). The RTNN offers training and use of the tools demonstrated in this course to schools and industry through the United States National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure program. The tools demonstrated in this course are available to the public through the RTNN.

Modules

Introduction

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz for Introduction

5 Videos

  • Welcome to the Course
  • Introduction to RTNN
  • What is Nanotechnology?
  • Introduction to Nano Measurement Tools
  • Introduction to Nano Fabrication Tools

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Introduction

Essential Technologies for Nano

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz for Essential Technologies for Nano

4 Videos

  • Essential Technologies for Nano: Cleanroom
  • Essential Technologies for Nano: Vacuum Systems
  • Essential Technologies for Nano: Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Essential Technologies for Nano: Electron Beams

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Essential Technologies for Nano

Learn more about the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network facilities and how you can access them

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Accessing RTNN Facilities

1 Readings

  • Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network

Module Assessment: Introduction and Essential Technologies for Nano Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Introduction and Essential Technologies for Nano

Scanning Electron Microscopy

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz for Scanning Electron Microscopy

3 Videos

  • Scanning Electron Microscopy: Basic Function
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy: Sample Preparation Demonstration
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy: Measurement Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Scanning Electron Microscopy

Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz on Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy

3 Videos

  • Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy: Basic Function
  • Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy: Sample Preparation Demonstration
  • Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy: Measurement Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning objectives for Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy

Learn more about the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network facilities and how you can access them

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to RTNN
  • Accessing RTNN Facilities

1 Readings

  • Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network

Module Assessment: Nano Measurement and Characterization Tools: Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Nano Measurement and Characterization Tools: Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy

Transmission Electron Microscopy

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice quiz on Transmission Electron Microscopy

3 Videos

  • Transmission Electron Microscopy: Basic Function
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy: Sample Preparation Demonstration
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy: Measurement Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Transmission Electron Microscopy

Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy

2 Videos

  • Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy: Basic Function
  • Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy: Sample Preparation Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy

Learn more about the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network facilities and how you can access them

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to RTNN
  • Accessing RTNN Facilities

1 Readings

  • Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network

Module Assessment: Nano Measurement and Characterization Tools: Transmission Electron Microscopy

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Nano Measurement and Characterization Tools: Transmission Electron Microscopy

Micro Computed Tomography

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Micro Computed Tomography

3 Videos

  • Micro Computed Tomography: Basic Function
  • Micro Computed Tomography: Sample Preparation Demonstration
  • Micro Computed Tomography: Measurement Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Micro Computed Tomography

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz on X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

3 Videos

  • X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy: Basic Function
  • X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy: Sample Preparation Demonstration
  • X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy: Measurement Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Optical Spectroscopy

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz on Optical Spectroscopy

3 Videos

  • Optical Spectroscopy: Basic Function
  • Optical Spectroscopy: Sample Preparation Demonstration
  • Optical Spectroscopy: Measurement Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Optical Spectroscopy

Learn more about the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network facilities and how you can access them

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to RTNN
  • Accessing RTNN Facilities

1 Readings

  • Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network

Module Assessment: Nano Measurement and Characterization Tools: X-ray and Optical Characterization

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Nano Measurement and Characterization Tools: X-ray and Optical Characterization

Vacuum Systems in Depth

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz on Vacuum Systems in Depth

3 Videos

  • Mechanical Pumps: Basic Function
  • Turbopump: Basic Function
  • Cryopump: Basic Function

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Vacuum Systems in Depth

Thin Film Vacuum Deposition

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Thin Film Vacuum Deposition

6 Videos

  • Thermal Evaporation: Basic Function
  • Thermal Evaporation: Sample Deposition Demonstration
  • E-Beam Evaporation: Basic Function
  • E-Beam Evaporation: Sample Deposition Demonstration
  • Sputter: Basic Function
  • Sputter: Sample Deposition Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Thin Film Vacuum Deposition

Learn more about the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network facilities and how you can access them

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to RTNN
  • Accessing RTNN Facilities

1 Readings

  • Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network

Module Assessment: Nanofabrication: Vacuum Pumps and Thin Film Vacuum Deposition

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Nanofabrication: Vacuum Pumps and Thin Film Vacuum Deposition

Atomic Layer Deposition

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Atomic Layer Deposition

2 Videos

  • Atomic Layer Deposition: Basic Function
  • Atomic Layer Deposition: Process Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Atomic Layer Deposition

Chemical Vapor Deposition

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Chemical Vapor Deposition

2 Videos

  • Chemical Vapor Deposition: Basic Function
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition: Process Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Chemical Vapor Deposition

Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition

2 Videos

  • Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition: Basic Function
  • Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition: Sample Deposition Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition

Learn more about the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network facilities and how you can access them

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to RTNN
  • Accessing RTNN Facilities

1 Readings

  • Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network

Module Assessment: Nanofabrication: Vapor Deposition

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Nanofabrication: Vapor Deposition

Photolithography

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Photolithography

2 Videos

  • Photolithography: Basic Function
  • Photolithography: Sample Patterning Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Photolithography

Electron-beam Lithography

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Electron-beam Lithography

2 Videos

  • Electron-beam Lithography: Basic Function
  • Electron-beam Lithography: Sample Patterning Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Electron-beam Lithography

Ion Beam Lithography

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Ion Beam

2 Videos

  • Ion Beam: Basic Function
  • Ion Beam: Milling and Sectioning Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Ion Beam

Hot Embossing

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Hot Embossing

2 Videos

  • Hot Embossing: Basic Function
  • Hot Embossing: Sample Patterning Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Hot Embossing

Self- Assembly

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Self-Assembly

1 Videos

  • Self-Assembly

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Self-Assembly

Learn more about the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network facilities and how you can access them

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to RTNN
  • Accessing RTNN Facilities

1 Readings

  • Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network

Module Assessment: Nanofabrication: Patterning and Self-Assembly

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Nanofabrication: Patterning and Self-Assembly

Etching

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Etching

1 Videos

  • Etching: Basic Function

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Etching

Chemical Wet Etching

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Chemical Wet Etching

2 Videos

  • Chemical Wet Etching: Basic Function
  • Chemical Wet Etching: Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Chemical Wet Etching

Dry Etching

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Practice Quiz on Dry Etching

2 Videos

  • Dry Etching: Basic Function
  • Dry Etching: Demonstration

1 Readings

  • Learning Objectives for Dry Etching

Learn more about the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network facilities and how you can access them

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to RTNN
  • Accessing RTNN Facilities

1 Readings

  • Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network

Module Assessment: Nanofabrication: Etching

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Nanofabrication: Etching

Closing video

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  • Closing video

Auto Summary

Discover how to create and visualize nano-structures with "Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course." Led by experts from the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network, this foundational course dives into nano-fabrication, electron beam microscopy, and nano-characterization. Available on Coursera, it’s ideal for aspiring nanotechnology makers, offering practical skills and access to advanced tools. Subscriptions include Starter and Professional options.

Nan M. Jokerst
Instructors

Nan M. Jokerst

Carrie Donley
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Carrie Donley

James Cahoon
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James Cahoon

Jacob Jones
Instructors

Jacob Jones