Liquid crystal polymers have proven to be exceptionally strong and ideal for food and beverage packaging. (Photo courtesy of NASA.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Eugene Fitzgerald
Lorna Gibson
MIT Course Number
3.225
As Taught In
Fall 2007
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Highlights
This course features exams and solutions from several past years.
Course Description
This course covers the fundamental concepts that determine the electrical, optical, magnetic and mechanical properties of metals, semiconductors, ceramics and polymers. The roles of bonding, structure (crystalline, defect, energy band and microstructure) and composition in influencing and controlling physical properties are discussed. Also included are case studies drawn from a variety of applications: semiconductor diodes and optical detectors, sensors, thin films, biomaterials, composites and cellular materials, and others.
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