Fundamentals and Applications of Nano Silicon in Plasmonics and Fullerines

1. Introduction2. Atom by atom and particle by particle manipulationLaser-based detection, trapping and manipulation of individual/single atoms and nanoparticlesOptical tweezers: atoms and nanoparticles

3. Proximal probe nanolithographyScanning probe imaging/microscopy of atoms and nanoparticlesSTM/AFM-based nanolithography and deposition and control of nanoparticles and atoms/moleculeselectron/ion-beam nanolithographyoptical and x-ray nanolithography

4. Emergence of NanotechnologyNanostructures (top-down and bottom-up) Why nanoparticles are innovative?

5. Nano metals (plasmonics) Miniaturized gold (film, wire, particle): sub-wavelength concentration of lightMiniaturization-induced coloration of metals Plasmonic nano lensesMetamaterials: Negative refractive index Heat Loss: Are plasmonic-based devices practical?Synthesis of nanogold, safety, mass production and cost analysis

6. Nano silicon Direct and indirect semiconductors Quantum Confinement: Enhancing and blue shifting of luminescence Making silicon glowOptical nonlinearity and optical gain in nano siliconNano silicon in extreme pressureSynthesis and characterization of forms of nano silicon (particles, wires, films), safety, mass production and cost analysis

7. Nanostructured gold-silicon: Material/functionality integration Binary gold-silicon eutectic systemWafer bondingNanostructured gold silicidePlasmonic-silicon integrationSynthesis of silicon nanowires using gold nanoparticle seedsSynthesis of silicon nanoparticles using gold nanoparticlesSynthesis of gold nano wires/rods using silicon nanoparticle seeds 8. Advanced and low-cost device applications of nano-Si, nano-Au, and nano gold silicideEnergy harvest and storage (nano/plasmonic solar cells, nano-capacitor, fuel cell, battery devices)Solid state white LED lighting

Confined light in service of substance detectionPlasmonic hyperthermic treatment of acute diseaseSkin and hair careGlucose implantable-sensorLuminescent/magnetic capsules for drug delivery and underground explorationNano catalyst and filtration

Nanotransistors and nanomemoryQuantum computingNanophotodetectrs for Cherenkov radiationSilicon-gold nano antennasGold silicide waveguidesSilicon-loaded gold nanoplasmonic for on chip waveguidesMicrolasers for on chip applications

Electrospray, printing and patterningMagnetic control of silicon-loaded metalEncapsulation for harsh environment application and remote control

9. Nanotechnology and ArtStained glass, lustreware pottery Nanosilicon in space (red and blue rectangle)

10. Commercialization: From lab to consumer Mass productionNano Start-ups IP and freedom of operationOpen Innovation, and global nano landscape and partnershipsObama’s Commercialization initiative (Government Intervention)

11. Nano Culture and societal implications Education, training, management, and the youth/childrenSafety, environment, military, evil use and ethics

12. Future of Nano technology in the marketWhere are nanotech pioneers taking us and what are the risks?Will room at the bottom make room at the top?

Appendix: Facts, exercises and questions on nanotechnology material properties and devices design and operation