MSE 5850

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MSE 5850
Electronic, Magnetic, and Dielectric Properties of Materials

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

Electronic structure of materials and connection to transport, magnetic, and dielectric properties. Wave and particle nature of electrons. Valence electron behavior in crystals, density of states, Fermi level, field and thermionic emission, Schottky barriers. Periodic potentials and band structure of crystals. Intrinsic and doped semiconductors, junction electronic and optical devices. Magnetic behavior, ferromagnetic domains, magneto-resistance. Materials for data storage and manipulation. Polarization in dielectric materials; frequency dependence of dielectric constants and refractive indices. Ferroelectric domains. Dielectric components in devices. The close connection between fundamental concepts and current technology is emphasized.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: MSE 3050

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10705 MSE 5850   LEC 001

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  • 10706 MSE 5850   LAB 401

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