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Materials Science Bachelor Information
6. Semester
Basic Courses Part 3
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
327-0506-01LMaterials Physics IIO3 credits2V + 1UP. Gambardella
AbstractThis course provides physical foundations to understand the response of different classes of materials to electromagnetic fields, focusing on the dielectric, optical, and magnetic properties of materials, and on the basic functioning of devices that exploit such properties, including photodiodes, photovoltaic cells, LEDs, laser diodes, permanent magnet motors, transformers, and magnetic memories.
ObjectiveThis course aims at giving a deepened understanding of physical phenomena relevant to Materials Science.
ContentPART I: Introduction to the dielectric properties of matter
Microscopic origin of dipoles in matter: Electronic, ionic, molecular polarization. Electric field inside and outside dielectric materials. Connection between macroscopic and microscopic polarization. Dielectric breakdown.

PART II: Interaction of electromagnetic waves with matter
The EM spectrum. Electromagnetic waves in vacuum; Energy, momentum, and angular momentum of EM waves; Sources of EM radiation; EM waves in matter. The refractive index. Transmission, Reflection, and Refraction from a microscopic point of view. Optical anisotropy, Optical activity, Dichroism.
Optical Materials: Crystalline Insulators and Semiconductors, Glasses, Metals
Photonic devices: Photodiodes, Photovoltaic cells, LEDs, Laser diodes

PART III: Magnetism
Magnetostatics: Classical concepts. Microscopic origin of magnetism. Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism. Magnetic materials and applications.

PART IV: Superconductivity
Phenomenology of Type I and II superconductors, Meissner effect, thermodynamic properties, applications.
Lecture notesLectures and script will be in English.
Lecture notes can be downloaded at
Link
LiteratureElectromagnetism and dielectric properties: E.M. Purcell and D.J. Morin, Electricity and Magnetism (Cambridge U. Press, 2013)
Optics and optical materials: E. Hecht, Optics (Lehmanns) ; M. Fox, Optical Properties of Solids (Oxford U. Press)
Photonic Devices: Simon Sze, Physics of Semiconductor Devices (Wiley)
Magnetism: J.M.D. Coey, Magnetism and magnetic materials (Cambridge U. Press, 2010).
General: C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics (Wiley, 2005), also available in German.
Prerequisites / NoticeGrundlagen der Materialphysik B
327-0603-00LCeramics IIO3 credits2V + 1UA. R. Studart, K. Conder
AbstractUnderstanding of the electrical, dielectric and optical properties of functional ceramics for materials engineers, physicists and electrical engineers. An introduction is given to modern ceramics materials with multiple functions.
ObjectiveCeramics II covers the basic principles of functional ceramics such as linear and non-linear dielectrics, semiconductors, ionic and mixed ionic-electronic conductors as well as materials aspects of high temperature superconductors. Examples of applications cover the range from piezo-, pyro and opto-electronic materials over sensors and solid oxide fuel cells to squids and fault current limiters with superconducting compounds.
At the end of the course, the students should be able to select the chemistry, design the microstructure and devise processing routes to fabricate functional ceramics for electronic, electromechanical, optical and magnetic applications.
Content- Applications of functional ceramics
- Dieletrics fundamentals & insulators
- Capacitors & resonators
- Ferroelectricity & piezoelectricity
- Pyroelectricity and electro-optic ceramics
- Defect chemistry
- Conductors
- Impedance spectroscopy
- Magnetic ceramics
- Superconductors
Lecture notessee:
Link
LiteratureElectroceramics; J.A.Moulson
Free download of the book in ETH domain is possible following the link:
Link

Principles of Electronic Ceramics; L.L.Hench, J.K.West
327-0606-00LPolymers IIO3 credits2V + 1UT.‑B. Schweizer, T. A. Tervoort
AbstractPrinciples of polymer technology
ObjectiveTo obtain an understanding of the engineering aspects of structure and properties of solid polymers. Influence of polymer processing on properties of solid polymers.
Content1. Crystallization of semi-crystalline polymers
2. Glass transition of amorphous polymers
3. Mechanical properties of solid polymers
4. Examples of polymer processing
5. Laboratory exercises
Lecture notesLink
LiteratureW. Kaiser, Kunststoffchemie für Ingenieure (Hanser, München, 2005)
327-0612-00LMetals IIO3 credits2V + 1UR. Spolenak, M. Diener, A. Wahlen
AbstractIntroduction to materials selection. Basic knowledge of major metallic materials: aluminium, magnesium, titanium, copper, iron and steel. Selected topics in high temperature materials: nickel and iron-base superalloys, intermetallics and refractory metals.
ObjectiveIntroduction to materials selection. Basic knowledge of major metallic materials: aluminium, magnesium, titanium, copper, iron and steel. Selected topics in high temperature materials: nickel and iron-base superalloys, intermetallics and refractory metals.
ContentThis course is devided into five parts:

A. Materials selection
Principles of materials properties maps
Introduction to the 'Materials selector' software package
Case studies

B. Light metals and alloys
Aluminium, magnesium, titanium
Properties and hardening mechanisms
Case studies in technological applications

C. Copper and its alloys

D. Iron and steel
The seven pros for steel
Fine grained steels, heat resistant steels
Steel and corrosion phenomena
Selection and application

E. High temperature alloys
Superalloys: iron, nickel, cobalt
Intermetallics: properties and application
Lecture notesPlease visit the Moodle-link for this lecture
LiteratureGottstein, Physikalische Grundlagen der Materialkunde, Springer Verlag
Ashby/Jones, Engineering Materials 1 & 2, Pergamon Press
Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Pergamon Press
Porter/Easterling, Transformations in Metals and Alloys, Chapman & Hall
Bürgel, Handbuch Hochtemperatur-Werkstofftechnik, Vieweg Verlag
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisites: Metals I
327-0610-00LAdvanced CompositesO3 credits2V + 1UF. J. Clemens, A. Winistörfer
AbstractIntroduction of basic concepts for composites with polymer- metal- and ceramic matrix composites; production and properties of composites reinforced with particles, whiskers, short and long fibres; selection criteria, case histories of applications, recycling, future perspectives, and basic concepts for adaptive and functional composites
ObjectiveGain an insight into the diversity of opportunities to change the properties of composites, learn about the most important applications and processing techniques
Content1. Introduction
1.1 What are advanced composites?
1.2 What are materials by combination?
1.3 Are composites an idea of today?
1.4 Delphi foresight
1.5 Why composites?
1.6 References for chapter 1

2. Basic modules
2.1 Particles
2.2 Short fibres including whiskers
2.3 Long fibres
2.4 Matrix materials
2.4.1 Polymers
2.4.2 Metals
2.4.3 Ceramics and glasses
2.5 References for chapter 2

3. PMC: Polymer Matrix Composites
3.1 Historical background
3.2 Types of PMC-laminates
3.3 Production, processing and machining operation
3.4 Mechanics of reinforcement, microstructure, interfaces
3.5 Failure criteria
3.6 Fatigue behaviour of a multiply composite
3.7 Adaptive materials systems
3.8 References for chapter 3

4. MMC: Metal matrix composites
4.1 Introduction: Definitions, selection criteria und "design"
4.2 Types von MMCs - examples und typical properties
4.3 Mechanical and physical properties of MMCs - basics of design, influencing variables and damage mechanisms
4.4 Production processes
4.5 Micro structure / interfaces
4.6 machining operations for MMC
4.7 Applications
4.8 References for chapter 4

5. CMC: Ceramic Matrix Composites
5.1 Introduction and historical background
5.2 Modes of reinforcement
5.3 Production processes
5.4 Mechanisms of reinforcement
5.5 Micro structure / interfaces
5.6 Properties
5.7 Applications
5.8 Materials testing and quality assurance
5.9 References for chapter 5
Lecture notesThe script will be delivered at the begin of the semester
LiteratureThe script is including a comprehensive list of references
Prerequisites / NoticeBefore each class, students will get a handout or they can be uploaded from the internet.

The exercises take place in small groups. It is their goal to deepen knowledge gained in the classes

written end of semester examination
327-0506-00LMaterials Physics II
Only for MATL BSc, programme regulations 2012

Please note that this course will be offered for the last time in spring semester 2017. Enrolment is carried out by the D-MATL study administration.
W2 credits2V + 1UP. Gambardella
AbstractThis course provides physical foundations to understand the response of different classes of materials to electromagnetic fields, focusing on the dielectric, optical, and magnetic properties of materials, and on the basic functioning of devices that exploit such properties, including photodiodes, photovoltaic cells, LEDs, laser diodes, permanent magnet motors, transformers, and magnetic memories.
ObjectiveThis course aims at giving a deepened understanding of physical phenomena relevant to Materials Science.
ContentPART I: Introduction to the dielectric properties of matter
Microscopic origin of dipoles in matter: Electronic, ionic, molecular polarization. Electric field inside and outside dielectric materials. Connection between macroscopic and microscopic polarization. Dielectric breakdown.

PART II: Interaction of electromagnetic waves with matter
The EM spectrum. Electromagnetic waves in vacuum; Energy, momentum, and angular momentum of EM waves; Sources of EM radiation; EM waves in matter. The refractive index. Transmission, Reflection, and Refraction from a microscopic point of view. Optical anisotropy, Optical activity, Dichroism.
Optical Materials: Crystalline Insulators and Semiconductors, Glasses, Metals
Photonic devices: Photodiodes, Photovoltaic cells, LEDs, Laser diodes

PART III: Magnetism
Magnetostatics: Classical concepts. Microscopic origin of magnetism. Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism. Magnetic materials and applications.

PART IV: Superconductivity
Phenomenology of Type I and II superconductors, Meissner effect, thermodynamic properties, applications.
Lecture notesLectures and script will be in English.
Lecture notes can be downloaded at
Link
LiteratureElectromagnetism and dielectric properties: E.M. Purcell and D.J. Morin, Electricity and Magnetism (Cambridge U. Press, 2013)
Optics and optical materials: E. Hecht, Optics (Lehmanns) ; M. Fox, Optical Properties of Solids (Oxford U. Press)
Photonic Devices: Simon Sze, Physics of Semiconductor Devices (Wiley)
Magnetism: J.M.D. Coey, Magnetism and magnetic materials (Cambridge U. Press, 2010).
General: C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics (Wiley, 2005), also available in German.
Prerequisites / NoticeGrundlagen der Materialphysik B
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