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Ceramics II
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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
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Ceramics II |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Ceramics II |
|
1 h weekly |