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| Undergraduate |
(ENG)
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Leader: L Yeo and J Friend
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Synopsis: Introducing micro- and nano-technology in the design of next-generationelectronic and energy systems and biomedical devices. Basic concepts andphysics of micro\nano-systems, including continuum and moleculartheories, Low Reynolds number flows, capillary effects and interfacialflows. Flows in channels of arbitrary dimensions, convective-diffusivemass transport, electrohydrodynamics including classical double layertheory, electrophoresis, electroosmosis, dielectric polarisation and dielectrophoresis are discussed. Active materials, scaling issues,contact mechanics and the design of micro/nano-fluidic devices.Modelling and analysis of systems using MATLAB and Mathematica.
Objectives: To instill 1. exposure to the emerging fields of micro and nano technology, particularly for biomedical engineering 2. thorough understanding of the physical behaviour of solids and fluids at the micron and nanometer length scales through continuum and molecular theories 3. an understanding of the difficulties in fabrication, manipulation, and imaging of components at the micro scale and beyond 4. an appreciation of the various fluid transport mechanisms in micro/nano channels or devices and physical interaction mechanisms in solids at the micro/nano scale 5. knowledge in the design of micro/nano-electro-mechanical-systems and micro/nano-fluidic devices for various bio-applications To develop the ability to 6. construct models of micro/nano components and systems 7. solve the fundamental equations of motion governing the dynamics of such systems analytically, semi-analytically or using numerical techniques to understand their behaviour for prediction and design 8. apply the knowledge provided in the course for the design of practical micro/nano devices 9. know where and how to continue learning on advanced and/or new topics in micro/nano solid and fluid mechanics.
Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 65% + Laboratory work: 15% + Design project 20%
Contact Hours: 3 hours lectures, 3 hours practical classes and 6 hours of private study per week