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327-0603-00L 3 Credits BSC D-MATL

Ceramics II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Kazimierz Conder, Prof. Dr. André R. Studart
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:52

Abstract

Understanding of the electrical, dielectric and magnetic properties of functional ceramics for materials engineers, physicists and electrical engineers. An introduction is given to modern ceramics materials with multiple functions.

Objective

Ceramics II covers the basic principles of functional ceramics such as linear and non-linear dielectrics, semiconductors, ionic and mixed ionic-electronic conductors as well as materials aspects of high temperature superconductors. Examples of applications cover the range from piezo-, pyro and thermoelectric materials over sensors and solid oxide fuel cells to superconducting magnets. At the end of the course, the students should be able to select the chemistry, design the microstructure and devise processing routes to fabricate functional ceramics for electronic, electromechanical, optical and magnetic applications.

Content

- Applications of functional ceramics - Dieletrics fundamentals & insulators - Capacitors & resonators - Ferroelectricity & piezoelectricity - Pyroelectricity and thermoelectric ceramics - Defect chemistry - Conductors - Impedance spectroscopy - Magnetic ceramics - Superconductors

Resources

Literature

Electroceramics; J.A.Moulson Free download of the book in ETH domain is possible following the link: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/booktoc/104557643 Principles of Electronic Ceramics; L.L.Hench, J.K.West

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Taschenrechner erlaubt.Open book exam

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ceramics II
Will be offered for the last time in FS 2022.
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 6)
2 h weekly
exercise Ceramics II
Will be offered for the last time in FS 2022.
  • Wed 11:45-12:30 (HCI J 6)
1 h weekly

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