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Electronic and Mechanical Properties of Materials

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States3.225
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2007English
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This course covers the fundamental concepts that determine the electrical, optical, magnetic and mechanical properties of metals, semiconductors, ceramics and polymers. The roles of bonding, structure (crystalline, defect, energy band and microstructure) and composition in influencing and controlling physical properties are discussed.

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