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May 13, 2024
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PH 361 - Physics of Materials3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
This course begins with an in-depth discussion of the structure of the atom and the nucleus, as well as other quantum physics concepts. Material properties, such as hardness and ductility, are explained by examining the crystal structure of materials. The band structure of materials is discussed, and used to explain the wide range of electrical conductivities and optical absorption properties of conducting, semiconducting, insulating and superconducting materials. The magnetic properties of materials are also examined in some detail. The laboratory portion of the course is designed to give the student hands-on experience in determining various fundamental properties of materials, such as atomic and crystal structure, optical emission and absorption, electrical conductivity, x-ray emission and absorption and nuclear decay. This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have credit for PH 2030 . This course is designated as a laptop course. (prereq: CH 200 or CH 200A or CH 200B or CH 310 ; PH 123 or PH 2020 or ET 3201 or ET 3202 , MA 128 or MA 129 , ET 2550 )
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