Structure of Materials

3-0-6 units · Graduate

Covers qualitative and quantitative descriptors of atomic- and nanoscale structure in ordered and disordered materials. Introduces crystalline lattices and crystal notation, as well as the structure of glasses and amorphous solids. Examines defects, microstructure, and their influence on material properties. Includes structural concepts in soft matter, emphasizing molecular and macromolecular organization.