Materials Science, Nanotechnology & Photonics: From Fundamentals to Frontiers

This foundational lecture establishes the electronic band theory crucial for understanding the behavior of metals, insulators, and semiconductors, setting the stage for subsequent material science topics.

Building on electronic properties, this lecture introduces X-ray diffraction, a fundamental technique for experimentally determining the atomic and molecular structure of materials.

Extending X-ray diffraction, this lecture delves into electron difference density, providing a deeper understanding of chemical bonding and electron distribution within the material structures previously analyzed.

With a grasp of material structure and electronic behavior, this lecture explores the historical development and physical limits of semiconductor technology, linking fundamental physics to practical computation.

Transitioning from traditional semiconductors, this lecture introduces nanophotonics and metasurfaces, showcasing how advanced material design enables novel optical sensing and imaging applications.

Finally, this lecture applies the principles of advanced materials science to the critical challenge of energy storage, exploring next-generation battery and solar cell technologies beyond current limitations.