Learning Outcomes
To interpretate and understand the electric, magnetic etc. behavior of materials on the basis of fundamental phenomena taking place inside the material
To be able to create proposal for modifying the behavior of a material to a desired direction
Course Content (Syllabus)
Band theory and the electric conductivity of solids
Intrinsic semiconductors (oxides of elemental compounds)
Extrinsic semiconductors (oxides or elemental compounds)
Semiconductor junctions and applications (diodes)
Ionic conductivity of solids
Applications of ionic conductors (fuel cells, batteries, gas sensors)
Superconductors
Ceramic insulators and dielectrics
Ferroelectric materials
Magnetic Ceramics
Keywords
electric conductivity, ionic conductivity, donor-acceptor doped materials, magnetic ceramics