Physics: Advanced Processing of Nanostructures

This course provides in-depth knowledge of how to fabricate and analyse components on the nanometre scale – structures used in both nanoelectronics, photonics and the life sciences.

You will learn about modern materials and processing techniques such as electron beam lithography, scanning electron microscopy, etching and nanoimprint. The course combines theory with hands-on work in a state-of-the-art cleanroom, where you will manufacture your own components using advanced equipment. You will also gain insight into how cleanrooms work, why they are essential, and how to work safely in them.

The course concludes with a project in which you explore a research area linked to current work in the Division of Solid State Physics. This course is ideal for students who want to combine theoretical understanding with practical skills in nanotechnology. It can be taken as part of a master’s programme in physics or as a stand-alone course.

The course includes lectures, laboratory sessions and a major hands-on project. The lectures introduce cleanroom technology, safety aspects and various nanofabrication methods such as electron beam lithography, focused ion beams and self-assembly.

Before the lab sessions, you will receive specific safety training in cleanroom procedures. You will then work in small groups at Lund Nano Lab, gaining practical experience with equipment and chemicals. The project, which runs for 4–6 weeks, allows you to explore a specific research area and fabricate your own nanostructures.

The project concludes with a presentation at a mini conference. The assessment is based on a written exam, lab work and the project. To pass the course, active participation in all mandatory components is required.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the course, students must have 135 credits in Natural Science studies, including 90 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, or a Bachelor's Degree in physics - in both cases including knowledge equivalent to FYSC23 Solid State Physics, 7.5 credits and FYSD23 Process and Component Technology, 7.5 credits and English 6/B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 23,125
First payment: SEK 23,125

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.