Nicholas Spencer: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019 |  |
| Name | Prof. em. Dr. Nicholas Spencer |
| Field | Oberflächentechnik |
| Address | Lehre Materialwissenschaft ETH Zürich, HCP F 41.1 Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 58 50 |
| nicholas.spencer@mat.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Materials |
| Relationship | Professor emeritus |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327-0103-00L | Introduction to Materials Science | 3 credits | 3G | M. Niederberger, L. Heyderman, N. Spencer, P. Uggowitzer | |
| Abstract | Fundamental knowledge and understanding of the atomistic and macroscopic concepts of material science. | ||||
| Learning objective | Basic concepts in materials science. | ||||
| Content | Contents: Atomic structure Atomic bonds Crystalline structure, perfection - imperfection Thermodynamics and phase diagrams Diffusion Mechanical properties Electric, magnetic and optical properties of materials Surfaces Materials ageing and failure | ||||
| Literature | James F. Shackelford Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers 5th Ed., Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2000 | ||||
| 327-0505-00L | Surfaces, Interfaces and their Applications I  | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | N. Spencer, M. P. Heuberger, L. Isa | |
| Abstract | After being introduced to the physical/chemical principles and importance of surfaces and interfaces, the student is introduced to the most important techniques that can be used to characterize surfaces. Later, liquid interfaces are treated, followed by an introduction to the fields of tribology (friction, lubrication, and wear) and corrosion. | ||||
| Learning objective | To gain an understanding of the physical and chemical principles, as well as the tools and applications of surface science, and to be able to choose appropriate surface-analytical approaches for solving problems. | ||||
| Content | Introduction to Surface Science Physical Structure of Surfaces Surface Forces (static and dynamic) Adsorbates on Surfaces Surface Thermodynamics and Kinetics The Solid-Liquid Interface Electron Spectroscopy Vibrational Spectroscopy on Surfaces Scanning Probe Microscopy Introduction to Tribology Introduction to Corrosion Science | ||||
| Lecture notes | Script Download: https://www.ethz.ch/content/specialinterest/matl/surface/en/education/SI-A-1.html | ||||
| Literature | Script (20 CHF) Book: "Surface Analysis--The Principal Techniques", Ed. J.C. Vickerman, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-97292 | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Chemistry: General undergraduate chemistry including basic chemical kinetics and thermodynamics Physics: General undergraduate physics including basic theory of diffraction and basic knowledge of crystal structures | ||||