Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022
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| 327-0505-00L | Surfaces, Interfaces and their Applications I | W | 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://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=17455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Script Download: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=17455 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 327-1201-00L | Transport Phenomena I | W Dr | 5 credits | 4G | J. Vermant | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Phenomenological approach to "Transport Phenomena" based on balance equations supplemented by thermodynamic considerations to formulate the undetermined fluxes in the local species mass, momentum, and energy balance equations; Solutions of a few selected problems relevant to materials science and engineering both analytical and using numerical methods. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The teaching goals of this course are on five different levels: (1) Deep understanding of fundamentals: local balance equations, constitutive equations for fluxes, entropy balance, interfaces, idea of dimensionless numbers and scaling, ... (2) Ability to use the fundamental concepts in applications (3) Insight into the role of boundary conditions (mainly part 2) (4) Knowledge of a number of applications. (5) Flavor of numerical techniques: finite elements and finite differences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Part 1 Approach to Transport Phenomena Equilibrium Thermodynamics Balance Equations Forces and Fluxes Applications 1. Measuring Transport Coefficients 2. Fluid mechanics 3. combined heat and flow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | The course is based on the book D. C. Venerus and H. C. Öttinger, A Modern Course in Transport Phenomena (Cambridge University Press, 2018) and the book by W. M. Deen, Analysis of Transport Phenomena (Oxford University Press, 1998) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | 1. D. C. Venerus and H. C. Öttinger, A Modern Course in Transport Phenomena (Cambridge University Press, 2018) 2. R. B. Bird, W. E. Stewart, and E. N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed. (Wiley, 2001) 3. L.G. Leal, Advanced Transport Phenomena (Oxford University Press, 2011) 4. W. M. Deen, Analysis of Transport Phenomena (Oxford University Press, 1998) 5. R. B. Bird, Five Decades of Transport Phenomena (Review Article), AIChE J. 50 (2004) 273-287 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Complex numbers. Vector analysis (integrability; Gauss' divergence theorem). Laplace and Fourier transforms. Ordinary differential equations (basic ideas). Linear algebra (matrices; functions of matrices; eigenvectors and eigenvalues; eigenfunctions). Probability theory (Gaussian distributions; Poisson distributions; averages; moments; variances; random variables). Numerical mathematics (integration). Equilibrium thermodynamics (Gibbs' fundamental equation; thermodynamic potentials; Legendre transforms). Maxwell equations. Programming and simulation techniques (Matlab, Monte Carlo simulations). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 327-1202-00L | Solid State Physics and Chemistry of Materials I | W Dr | 5 credits | 4G | N. Spaldin | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this course we study how the properties of solids are determined from the chemistry and arrangement of the constituent atoms, with a focus on materials that are not well described by conventional band theories because their behavior is governed by strong quantum-mechanical interactions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Electronic properties and band theory description of conventional solids Electron-lattice coupling and its consequences in functional materials Electron-spin/orbit coupling and its consequences in functional materials Structure/property relationships in strongly-correlated materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | In this course we study how the properties of solids are determined from the chemistry and arrangement of the constituent atoms, with a focus on materials that are not well described by conventional band theories because their behavior is governed by strong quantum-mechanical interactions. We begin with a review of the successes of band theory in describing many properties of metals, semiconductors and insulators, and we practise building up band structures from atoms and describing the resulting properties. Then we explore classes of systems in which the coupling between the electrons and the lattice is so strong that it drives structural distortions such as Peierls instabilities, Jahn-Teller distortions, and ferroelectric transitions. Next, we move on to strong couplings between electronic charge and spin- and/or orbital- angular momentum, yielding materials with novel magnetic properties. We end with examples of the complete breakdown of single-particle band theory in so-called strongly correlated materials, which comprise for example heavy-fermion materials, frustrated magnets, materials with unusual metal-insulator transitions and the high-temperature superconductors. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | An electronic script for the course is provided in Moodle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Hand-outs with additional reading will be made available during the course and posted on the moodle page accessible through MyStudies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | all of: Statistical Thermodynamics (327-0315-00) Quantenmechanik für Materialwissenschaftler/innen (327-0316-00) Festkörpertheorie für Materialwissenschaftler/innen (327-0416-00) Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials (327-0512-00) or equivalent classes from another institution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 327-1203-00L | Complex Materials I: Synthesis & Assembly | W Dr | 5 credits | 4G | M. Niederberger, A. Lauria | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introduction to materials synthesis concepts based on the assembly of differently shaped objects of varying chemical nature and length scales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The aim is a) to learn how to design and create objects as building blocks with a particular composition, size and shape, b) to understand the chemistry that allows for the creation of such hard and soft objects, and c) to master the concepts to assemble these objects into materials over several length scales. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The course is divided into two parts: I) synthesis of 0-, 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensional building blocks with a length scale from nm to µm, and II) assembly of these building blocks into 1-, 2- and 3-dimensional structures over several length scales up to cm. In part I, various methodologies for the synthesis of the building blocks will be discussed, including Turkevich and Brust-Schiffrin-method for gold nanoparticles, hot-injection for semiconducting quantum dots, aqueous and nonaqueous sol-gel chemistry for metal oxides, or gas-and liquid-phase routes to carbon nanostructures. Part II is focused on self- and directed assembly methods that can be used to create higher order architectures from those building blocks connecting the microscopic with the macroscopic world. Examples include photonic crystals, nanocrystal solids, colloidal molecules, mesocrystals or particle-based foams and aerogels. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | References to original articles and reviews for further reading will be provided on the lecture notes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | 1) Materialsynthese II (327-0412-00) 2) Kristallographie (327-0104-00L), in particular structure of crystalline solids 3) Materials Characterization II (327-0413-00) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 327-1204-00L | Materials at Work I | W Dr | 4 credits | 4S | R. Spolenak, E. Dufresne, R. Koopmans | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course attempts to prepare the student for a job as a materials engineer in industry. The gap between fundamental materials science and the materials engineering of products should be bridged. The focus lies on the practical application of fundamental knowledge allowing the students to experience application related materials concepts with a strong emphasis on case-study mediated learning. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Teaching goals: to learn how materials are selected for a specific application to understand how materials around us are produced and manufactured to understand the value chain from raw material to application to be exposed to state of the art technologies for processing, joining and shaping to be exposed to industry related materials issues and the corresponding language (terminology) and skills to create an impression of how a job in industry "works", to improve the perception of the demands of a job in industry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | This course is designed as a two semester class and the topics reflect the contents covered in both semesters. Lectures and case studies encompass the following topics: Strategic Materials (where do raw materials come from, who owns them, who owns the IP and can they be substituted) Materials Selection (what is the optimal material (class) for a specific application) Materials systems (subdivisions include all classical materials classes) Processing Joining (assembly) Shaping Materials and process scaling (from nm to m and vice versa, from mg to tons) Sustainable materials manufacturing (cradle to cradle) Recycling (Energy recovery) After a general part of materials selection, critical materials and materials and design four parts consisting of polymers, metals, ceramics and coatings will be addressed. In the fall semester the focus is on the general part, polymers and alloy case studies in metals. The course is accompanied by hands-on analysis projects on everyday materials. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology Serope Kalpakjian, Steven Schmid ISBN: 978-0131489653 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Profound knowledge in Physical Metallurgy and Polymer Basics and Polymer Technology required (These subjects are covered at the Bachelor Level by the following lectures: Metalle 1, 2; Polymere 1,2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 327-1207-00L | Engineering with Soft Materials | W Dr | 5 credits | 4G | J. Vermant, L. Isa | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this course the engineering with soft materials is discussed. First, scaling principles to design structural and functional properties are introduced a. Second, the characterisation techniques to interrogate the structure property relations are introduced, which include rheology, advanced optical microscopies, static and dynamic scattering and techniques for liquid interfaces. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The learning goals of the course are to introduce the students to soft matter and its technological applications, to see how the structure property relations depend on fundamental formulation properties and processing steps. Students should also be able to select a measurement technique to evaluate the properties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | slides with text notes accompanying each slide are presented. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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