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Materials Physics
Materialphysik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:35
Abstract
Extended concepts of material physics and analytical description of material-physical problems.
Objective
Building on the lectures 'Introduction to Materials Science' and 'Materials Science I + II' this lecture aims to give a deepened physical understanding of Materials Science.
Content
1. Thermal vacancies and diffusion 2. Nucleation and growth; diffusion-controlled and diffusion-less phase transitions 3. Spinodal decomposition and anharmonic effects 4. Dislocation energy/stacking faults; recovery; recrystallization; solidification
Resources
Lecture Notes
Seehttp://www.metphys.mat.ethz.ch/education/courses/mat_physik
Literature
- Jean Philibert, ‘Atom movements - Diffusion and mass transport in solids’ (Les editions de physique, 1991). - Gernot Kostorz (Editor), ‘Phase Transformations in Materials’ (Wiley-VCH, 2001). - John D. Verhoeven, ‘Fundamentals of Physical Metallurgy’ (Wiley; ISBN: 0471906166). - Peter Haasen, ‘Physical Metallurgy’ (Cambridge Univ. Press; ISBN: 0521559251).
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Materialphysik |
|
2 h weekly |