MSC3011

Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials (6 points)

(SCI)

Leader: Associate Professor John Cashion

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Electrical and optical properties of materials - dielectrics, ferroelectrics, superconductivity and optical fibres; magnetic properties - study of the microscopic origins of magnetism in specific classes of materials, domains, magnet fabrication and applications.

Assessment: Examination (2 x 1.5 hours): 55% + Assignments: 12% + Laboratory work: 33%

Contact Hours: 2.5 lectures/tutorials plus 2.5 hours laboratory per week

Prerequisites: MSC2022

Prohibitions: PHS3611