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Mat 411. Modern Joining Methods (3) Fall/Spring
The foundations upon which the joining processes rest; the present limitations of the various processes; the trends in new developments; the engineering and structural aspects of joining. Prerequisite: Mat 216 and 218 or equivalent.

Mat 423. Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (4) Spring
The theory and practice of operation of the transmission and scanning transmission electron microscope. Techniques covered include bright field, high resolution and weak-beam dark field, lattice imaging, diffraction pattern indexing and Kikuchi line analysis. The theory of diffraction contrast is applied to the interpretation of electron micrographs. Specimen preparation techniques. Prerequisite: Mat 334 or equivalent. Lyman or Eades.

Mat 427. Advanced Scanning Electron Microscopy (4) Spring
The theory and practice of operation of the scanning electron microscope and electron microprobe. Techniques covered will include high-resolution scanning, quantitative electron probe microanalysis. Electron beam sample interactions, X-ray spectrometry, and electron optics will be discussed in detail. Prerequisite: Mat 334 or equivalent. Lyman, Eades.

Mat 429. Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Ceramics (3) Spring
Basic concepts of dielectric and electrical phenomena in ceramics including dielectric loss, dielectric breakdown, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, mixed conduction, and interfacial effects. Physical and materials aspects of technologically important ceramics such as thermistors, varistors, boundary layer capacitors, solid electrolytes, gas sensors, glasses, etc. Prerequisite: Mat 201 or equivalent. Jain.

Mat 430. Glass Science (3) Fall/Spring
Definition and formation of glass. Structure of common inorganic (including metallic) and polymeric glass systems. Methods of glass making. Phase separation of devitrification. Physical properties including diffusion, electrical conductivity, chemical durability, and optical and mechanical properties. Special products including glass ceramics, optical fibers, photosensitive glasses, etc. Visit to a glass manufacturing plant may also be included. Prerequisite: Mat 315 or equivalent. Jain.

Mat 431. Sintering Theory and Practice (3) Fall/Spring
Science and technology of the sintering of solid-state materials. Driving force and variables. Critical review of the sintering models. Coverage of single phase, multiphase and composite systems. Special sintering techniques such as fast firing, rate controlled sintering, hot pressing and transient second-phase sintering. Sintering of specific ceramic and metal systems. Prerequisite: Mat 214 or equivalent. Harmer.

Mat 482. (Chm 482, ChE 482) Engineering Behavior of Polymers (3) Spring
A treatment of the mechanical behavior of polymers. Characterization of experimentally observed viscoelastic response of polymeric solids with the aid of mechanical model analogs. Topics include time-temperature superposition, experimental characterization of large deformation and fracture processes, polymer adhesion, and the effects of fillers, plasticizers, moisture and aging on mechanical behavior. Pearson.

Mat 496/435. Photonic Materials (3) Spring
Scope of photonics, especially in communications. Characteristics of light. Optical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Nonlinear optical properties. Materials for fibers, lasers, detectors, modulators, amplifiers, and other components. Prerequisites: MAT 302 or consent of instructor. Jain.

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