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Fundamentals in Materials Science, 6 ECTS credits.
/Grunder i materialvetenskap/
For:
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MFYS
MSN
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 54
Rec. self-study hours: 106
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): A
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Aim:
Materials science is a fusion of multidisciplinary knowledge since 1980s, and covers a wide range of scientific and engineering aspects. The primary goal of this introductory course is to provide students a physics and chemistry foundation of the quantum theory, thermodynamics and kinetics, in order to facilitate further studies and understand the inter-relationship among preparation techniques, structures, and properties of various materials, in particular crystalline solids and semiconductors in bulk, thin film, and nano-scale form. Following the course, the students are expected to:
- get insight of matters from individual atom, interatomic bonding, to crystalline periodic structure, with a quantum mechanic description.
- understand how the structure dictates the property of various materials at both microscopic and macroscopic levels.
- to explain mass action and phase transformation processes of solid materials based on both thermodynamic and kinetic considerations.
- learn physics and chemistry behind some commonly used methods for materials synthesis and growth, and how the preparation technique affects the structures and properties of the material.
- be able to design a process to prepare (synthesize or grow) the desired material, and calculate the synthesis (growth) rate using kinetic equations of the corresponding chemical reaction.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Calculus in one and several variables, linear algebra, and mechanics.
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
Lectures, problem solving classes, and laboratory experiments in small groups.
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Course contents:
Quantum theory and atomic structures: Light, particles and waves, the Bohr atom, the Schrödinger equation and basic quantum mechanics, electronic configurations of an atom �?�
Chemical bonding and molecular structures: Molecules, properties of bonded atoms, models of chemical bonding, molecular-orbitals and -geometry �?�
Solid-state chemistry: Properties of bonded atoms, states of matter, phase diagram, crystalline solids and structural symmetry, fundamental properties of various matter �?�
Thermodynamics and kinetics in materials science: Chemical energies and the 1st law of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and the 2nd law of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms �?�
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Course literature:
W. D. Callister & D. G. Rethwisch: " Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction�?�, John Wiley & Son Inc, 2010. (ISBN-10: 0470419970)
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Examination: |
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Optional written examination for higher grade
Hand-in assignments
Laboratory work
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0 ECTS
5 ECTS
1 ECTS
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Homework assignment (6 sets) for grade 3 (if more than 70% approved). Optional written examination for higher grades.
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Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Johansson
Examiner: Wei-Xin Ni
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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