Nanotechnology, the Technology of Small Thermodynamic Systems / Chapter 1: |
Introduction / 1.1: |
Origins of Nanotechnology / 1.2: |
What Nanotechnology Is / 1.3: |
What Can Nanotechnology Do For Us? / 1.3.1: |
Where did the Name "Nano" Came From? / 1.3.2: |
Does Every Nanosystem Have to Be so Small? / 1.3.3: |
How and Why do the Properties of Matter Change by Entering the Nano-domain? / 1.3.4: |
Has Nanotechnology Been Used Before? / 1.3.5: |
Why did it Take us so Long to Realize the Importance of Nanotechnology? / 1.3.6: |
Back to the Science / 1.4: |
Large Systems and Small Systems Limits / 1.5: |
Scales of Inhomogeneity / 1.6: |
Thermal Gravitational Scale / 1.6.1: |
Capillary Length / 1.6.2: |
Tolman Length / 1.6.3: |
Line Tension (?) and the (?/?) Ratio / 1.6.4: |
Correlation Length (?) / 1.6.5: |
Thermodynamics of Small Systems / 1.7: |
Configurational Entropy of Small Systems / 1.8: |
Nanophenomena / 1.9: |
Optical Phenomena / 1.9.1: |
Electronic Phenomena / 1.9.2: |
Thermal Phenomena / 1.9.3: |
Mechanical Phenomena / 1.9.4: |
References |
Raman Spectroscopy; (the Diagnostic Tool / Chapter 2: |
Raman Phenomenon / 2.1: |
General Theory of Raman Scattering / 2.3: |
Raman Selection Rules / 2.4: |
Vibration Modes and the Polarizability Tensor / 2.4.1: |
Symmetry / 2.5: |
Identity (E) / 2.5.1: |
Center of Symmetry (i) / 2.5.2: |
Planes of Symmetry (?) (Minor Planes) / 2.5.3: |
Symmetry Elements and Symmetry Operations / 2.5.5: |
Point Groups / 2.6: |
Point Groups of Molecules / 2.6.1: |
Point Groups of Crystals / 2.6.2: |
Space Groups / 2.7: |
Glide Planes / 2.7.1: |
Space Groups in One- and Two-dimensional Space / 2.7.3: |
Character Table / 2.8: |
Symmetry Operations and Transformation of Directional Properties / 2.8.1: |
Degenerate Symmetry Species (Degenerate Representations) / 2.8.2: |
Symmetry Species in Linear Molecules / 2.8.3: |
Classification of Normal Vibration by Symmetry / 2.8.4: |
Raman Overtones and Combination Bands / 2.8.5: |
Molecular and Lattice Raman Modes / 2.8.6: |
Raman from an Energy Transfer Viewpoint / 2.9: |
Boltzmann Distribution and its Correlation to Raman Lines / 2.10: |
Perturbation Effects on Raman Bands / 2.11: |
Strain Effects / 2.11.1: |
Heat Effects / 2.11.2: |
Hydrostatic Pressure Effects / 2.11.3: |
Structural Imperfections Effects / 2.11.4: |
Chemical Potentials Effects / 2.11.5: |
Resonant Raman Effect / 2.12: |
Calculations of Raman Band Positions / 2.13: |
Polarized Raman and Band Intensity / 2.14: |
Dispersion Effect / 2.15: |
Instrumentation / 2.16: |
Recommended General Reading |
Fullerenes, the Building Blocks / Chapter 3: |
Overview / 3.1: |
Fullerenes, the Beginnings and Current State / 3.2: |
Zero-dimensional Fullerenes: The Structure / 3.4: |
Structure of the [60] Fullerene Molecule / 3.4.1: |
Structure of the [70] Fullerene Molecule / 3.4.2: |
Production Methods of Fullerenes / 3.5: |
Huffman- Krätschmer Method / 3.5.1: |
Benzene Combustion Method / 3.5.2: |
Condensation Method / 3.5.3: |
Extraction Methods of Fullerenes / 3.6: |
Purification Methods of Fullerene / 3.7: |
Fullerene Onions / 3.8: |
One-dimensional Fullerene: the Structure / 3.9: |
Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) / 3.9.1: |
Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) / 3.9.2: |
Production of Carbon Nanotubes / 3.9.3: |
Two-dimensional Fullerenes - Graphene / 3.10: |
The Nano-frontier; Properties, Achievements, and Challenges / Chapter 4: |
Raman Scattering of Fullerenes / 4.1: |
Raman Scattering of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes / 4.2.1: |
Raman Scattering of Double- and Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes / 4.2.4: |
Raman Scattering of Graphene / 4.2.5: |
Thermal Effects on Raman Scattering / 4.2.6: |
Fullerene Solubility and Solvent Interactions / 4.3: |
Solvent Effects on Fullerenes / 4.3.1: |
Fullerene Effects on Solvents / 4.3.2: |
Fullerenes under Pressure / 4.4: |
Overview, Potentials, Challenges, and Concluding Remarks / 4.5: |
Character Tables for Various Point Groups / Appendix 1: |
General Formula for Calculating the Number of Normal Vibrations in Each Symmetry Species / Appendix 2: |
Polarizability Tensors for the 32 Point Groups including the Icosahedral Group / Appendix 3: |
Subject Index |
Nanotechnology, the Technology of Small Thermodynamic Systems / Chapter 1: |
Introduction / 1.1: |
Origins of Nanotechnology / 1.2: |
What Nanotechnology Is / 1.3: |
What Can Nanotechnology Do For Us? / 1.3.1: |
Where did the Name "Nano" Came From? / 1.3.2: |