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3.071

Amorphous Materials

3-0-9 units · Undergraduate

Discusses the fundamental material science behind amorphous solids (non-crystalline materials). Covers formation of amorphous solids; amorphous structures and their mechanical, rheological, electrical and optical properties; processing and characterization methods; and technical applications of amorphous materials in consumer electronics, renewable energy, information technology, and beyond.

Fall 2015

This course discusses the fundamental material science behind amorphous solids, or non-crystalline materials. It covers formation of amorphous solids; amorphous structures and their electrical and optical properties; and characterization methods and technical applications.

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Prereq: 3.030 or permission of instructor U (Spring) 3-0-9 units

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