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Nanotechnology masterclass
Nanotechnology - tiny structures, big ideas and grey goo
| Where: | Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester |
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| When: | Tuesday 31st March 2009, 10.00 to 16.30 |
| Target: | Year 12, 'Explore' or 'Challenge' level |
| Cost: | None |
| Contact: |
Lucy Wade, T: 0116 252 2485, E: law14@leicester.ac.uk |
Program
The masterclass will begin with the headline lecture: 'Nanotechnology – tiny structures, big ideas and grey goo' (Prof. Chris Binns), followed by a tour of the nanotechnology laboratories. Dr. Paul Howes will then give a lecture entitled 'Nanoparticles – invisible and everywhere' that will introduce the afternoons experimental programme. Following lunch, students will participate in an experiment to create and detect nanoparticles. The session will end with a workshop on techniques for imaging at the nanoscale, including introductions to scanning electron microscopy and scanning tunnelling microscopy.
We can offer this class to 20 - 25 students. If you are interested in participating please contact Lucy Wade in the School and College Services Team, T: 0116 252 2485, E: law14@leicester.ac.uk
For queries about the science content please contact Dr. Mervyn Roy T: 0116 2523582, E: mr6@le.ac.uk
