Electronic and Thermal Properties of Materials

1 Unit · Undergraduate

Thermoelectric Devices. Solid-state electronic structure from a solid-state chemistry perspective, phonons in complex materials, electronic and thermal transport at room temperature and above (semi-classical) of metals, semiconductors and some insulators. Familiarity with quantum mechanics and the concept of density-of-states for electrons and phonons. MAT_SCI 351-1 or equivalent is recommended but not required.