MSC3132

Functional materials and devices ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Electrical and optical properties of materials - dielectrics, ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, superconductors and optical fibres; magnetic properties - microscopic origin of magnetism, hard and soft magnets, domains, anisotropy, magnet fabrication and applications; nanodevices which rely on the preceding properties, experimental techniques.

Objectives: To understand the science and technology governing the important properties and uses of the major electrical, optical and magnetic materials and the development of associated nanotechnological devices.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours) 55%, Assignments 12%, Laboratory work 33%.

Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lecture/tutorial classes per week and an average of 2 hours laboratory work during the semester.

Prerequisites: MSC2022 or PHS2011 or MTE2544

Prohibitions: MTE3508, MSC3011, MTE3545