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Nanotribology: theory and applicationsTechnical University of DenmarkGeneral course objectives: The course is for PhD students having surfaces in contact and in relative motion as a part of their scientific topic (it is the case for nearly all PhD students). The course enables the students to evaluate tribology on the nano-scale, which provides a link between macro- and nanomechanisms in friction, lubrication and wear. Learning objectives: A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:
Contents: The course will focus on the fundamental principles of nanotribology illustrated by a number of applications. List of lecture topics: • Introduction to nanotribology with a state of the art overview of the stage of the research. • Nanotribological contact mechanics which are the basics of the research area. • Nanotribological simulations (e.g. Molecular Dynamics) and theories. Computer modelling. • An example of nanotribological experimental method: The atomic force microscope (AFM). • A number of applications including: • Nanotribological investigations of the lubricity of Dimethyl Ether (DME) at DTU. • Theory of rubber friction at the nano-scale with applications to the tire and the medical industry. • Friction of polymers with application to the medical industry. • Micro/nano processing: A research area at DTU. The content of the course will be adapted to the most recent and interesting research every year. The most prominent researchers in the field will teach the students |
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