Czech

prof. Ing. Jan Čechal, Ph.D.

Institute of Physical Engineering

Basic knowledge of solid state physics or physical chemistry.

The evaluation comprises the defense of project and examination of student's knowledge.
The lectures are on voluntary basis: they are supplemented by a significant share of individual study.

The aim of study is to get comprehensive knowledge of organic-inorganic interfaces and properties and preparation methodology of functional organic layers and nanostructures.
General knowledge of subject content and ability to perform quantitative estimates.

Programme D-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Doctoral, recommended course

20 hours, optionally

The lectures are organized according to the students' needs in thematic blocks, which are followed by individual study and work on exercises. During the course student's work on semestral project.

The emphasis is laid on understanding of physical and chemical properties of organic -inorganic interfaces: structure and morphology of organic layers/nanostructures, electronic band alignment, substrate-adsorbate charge transfer, optical properties.

1. Review of an essential knowledge from solid state physics, physical chemistry and surface science.
2. Physics and chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Prototypical metal-metal, metal-semiconductor interfaces.
3. Molecular layers on solid surfaces: formation of interface in vacuum and liquid, elementary processes – adsorption, bonding, diffusion. Influence of kinetics and thermodynamics; self-assembly.
4. Electronic, magnetic and optical properties: electronic level alignment, charge transfer, magnetic interaction and screening.
5. Self-assembled monolayers (SAM): formation, control and functional properties. Colloidal nanoparticles. Molecular self-assembly on solid surfaces.
6. Experimental methods for determination of structural, chemical, electronic and optical properties of organic-inorganic interfaces.
7. Devices featuring organic layers and nanostructures.