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Module Title Introduction to Magnetic and Electronic Materials
SchoolMetallurgy and Materials
Department Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code 04 17035
Module Lead DR. Papaelias
Level Certificate Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-22 hours
Tutorial-4 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-4 hours
Total: 30 hours
Exclusions
Description This course is an introduction to functional materials including a selection of basic fundamental principles, processing techniques, properties and applications. The range of materials covered are: conductors (metallic, ionic, superconducting and semiconducting), magnetic materials (hard, soft and recording media), and dielectric materials (insulators, piezoelectric and ferroelectric). It will provide an introduction to functional materials and properties including the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic properties; describe the periodic table, atomic structure, types of bonding and how electronic structure influences functional properties of materials (eg resistivity/conductivity), basic crystal structures; introduce basic superconducting behaviour, processing and applications of superconducting (eg MRI); discuss semiconducting materials, including a simple model of energy levels and a range of applications (eg solar cells); describe hard and soft magnetic materials: properties, processing and applications (eg NdFeB magnets for bioMEMS), methods of data recording including magnetic, CD, CDR/W and DVD; describe dielectric materials: properties, electrostrictives, ferroelectrics and applications (eg capacitors), optical properties and optical fibres.
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module the student should be able to: Explain the physical principles involved in the development and use of functional materials; Perform calculations on the electronic properties of materials; Describe the processing and application of superconducting materials; Explain the role of dopants in semiconductor materials and perform calculations on their influence on properties; Describe the typical applications of electronic materials; Discuss the relevance of magnetic properties for hard and soft materials; Describe methods of data storage; Describe the typical applications of magnetic materials; Discuss the mechanisms of polarisation in dielectric materials and perform calculations of dielectric properties; Describe the processing and function of optical fibres and give some typical applications of optical materials.

 

(UK-Spec Learning Outcomes:- US1, E1, P1)

Assessment 17035-01 : Module mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Written examination (70%); Continuous assessment (30%)
Other None
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