JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives:

• 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic subfields of Engineering Physics as well as other areas of recent applications
• 2. Through critical thinking, problem solving in device designs of Micro-/Nano instruments
• 3. Construct and assemble experimental ideas, analyze available measurements of physical phenomena and their related things

UNIT - I

Introduction to Micro- and Nanotechnology: Introduction, Physics of Scaling – General Mechanisms for Electromechanical transduction – Sensor and Actuator Transduction Characteristics

UNIT - II

Introduction to Sensors : Sensors – Classification, Principle of operation – Linear and rotational sensors, Acceleration sensors, Force, torque and pressure sensors, Flow sensors, Temperature sensors, Proximity sensors, Light sensors, Smart material sensors, Micro and nano-sensors, Capacitive and Inductive sensors, Selection criteria of sensors – Signal conditioning and calibration.

UNIT - III

Introduction to Actuators: Classification – Principle of operation – Electrical, Electromechanical, Electromagnetic, Hydraulic and pneumatic and smart material Actuators, Micro and Nano-actuators, Selection criteria

UNIT - IV

Sensor and Actuator Characteristics : Range, Resolution, Sensitivity, Error, Repeatability, Linearity and Accuracy, Impedance, Nonlinearities, Static and Coulomb Friction, Eccentricity, Backlash, Saturation, Dead-band, System Response, First-Order System Response, Under-damped Second Order System Response, Frequency Response.

UNIT - V

Nanotechnology enabled sensors: Electromagnetic sensors, Optical Sensors, Magnetic Sensors, Physical Sensors, Chemical Sensors and biological sensors, Possibilities, Realities and applications

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Mechatronics – An introduction by Robert H Bishop, Taylor & Francis R16 B.TECH MSNT.
• 2. Sensor Technology Handbook edited by Jon Wilson – Elsevier & Newnes
• 3. Nanotechnology – Basic Science and Emerging Technologies, Michael Wilson, Kamali Kannangara, Geoff Smith, Michelle Simmons, Burkhard Raguse, Chapman & Hall CRC
• 4. Nanotechnology – A gentle Introduction to the next big idea by Mark Ratner and Daniel Ratner
• 5. Nano the essentials – Understanding Nanoscience and Technology by T Pradeep

REFERENCES:

• 1. Introduction to Nanotechnology – Charles P Poole Jr, Frank J Owens, Wiley Interscience – John Wiley & sons
• 2. Nanotechnology for Dummies – Richard Booker, Earl Boysen, Wiley Publishing Inc.
• 3. Nanotechnology demystified by Linda Williams, Dr Wade Adams, Tata Mc Grawhill
• 4. Bionanotechnology by David Goodsell
• 5. Biosensing using nanomaterials edited by Arben Mercoci, Wiley Publishing Inc.
• 6. Engines of Creation by K Eric Drexler R16 B.TECH MSNT. B.TECH. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING