Fundamentals of electronic theory of solids: "from bonds to bands"; Semiconductors; Solid electrolytes and fast ionic conductors; Linear dielectrics and ferroelectrics; Ferrites; Electro-optical ceramics; Photonic and laser materials; High-temperature superconducting ceramics; Photo- and x-ray sensitive oxides.
IM2654 Smart Electronic Materials 6.0 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To familiarize the students with the main physical concepts of the broad class of electronic ceramics that exhibit different types of ordering: metallic, super conducting, ferroelectric, ferro- and antiferromagnetic. To show how variation in the electronic bonding and the atomic structure ranges ceramics properties from the highest electrical resistance to the lowest super conducting. To give the student the basic knowledge in ceramic material design, the correlation between crystalline and electronic structure and material performance.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge of mathematics and physics corresponding to the basic courses given during preceding three years at KTH.
Literature
L.L. Hench and J.K. West, Principles of Electronic Ceramics, A Wiley-Interscience Publication, NY, 1990; L. Solymar, D. Walsh, Lectures on the Electrical Properties of Materials, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1993; MRS Bulletin, Lecture notes, etc.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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Other requirements for final grade
Sets of Quiz, one lab course report, and a review article on selected topic related to the course content (INL1;6.0 hp).
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle