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MTLE-4200

Properties of Engineering Materials I

Introduction to wave mechanics of particles. Applications to harmonic oscillator, free electrons, Kronig-Penney and Ziman models. Electron energy bands in solids. Charge carrier transport. Electrical conductivity of metals and semiconductors. Junctions and devices based on them. Microelectronics, dielectric and optical properties of materials. Optoelectronic devices. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: ENGR-1600, MTLE-2100, PHYS-1200. Fall term annually.

4 credit hours
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