MATS15101
Physics of Materials
10
Semester 1
Undergraduate
Level 4
Ying Chen
Unit coordinator
Department of Materials
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0
<p>This unit introduces the physics required to understand the behaviour and properties of materials including common examples of where the physics are applied</p>
<p>This unit introduces the physics required to understand the behaviour and properties of materials including common examples of where the physics are applied: </p><p>States of matter. </p><p>Atomic structure and its relationship to electron energy levels and quantum numbers. </p><p>The mathematical description of a wave and wave-particle duality of light. </p><p>Photon emission spectra from atoms. </p><p>A brief introduction to Schrödinger’s equation. </p><p>Atomic bonding and band structures .</p><p>Band gaps and forbidden energy levels. </p><p>Characteristics of bonds: strength, stiffness and the effect on physical properties. (e.g. electrical conduction, thermal conduction, thermal expansion etc.).</p><p>Amorphous and crystalline solids. </p><p>Crystalline and semi-crystalline matter including the concept of a lattice, glass transition, packing, (non-) close-packed structures, FCC, HCP, BCC, unit cell and co-ordination number. The extension of these concepts to common crystal structures.</p>
<p>The unit aims to: </p><p>Introduce the physics required to understand the behaviour of materials, from states of matter, subatomic structure to bonding. </p><p>Introduce the basics of atomic arrangement in solids.</p>
<p>A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:</p><ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li></ul>
<div> a.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Know the states of matter. </div><div> b.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Understand atomic electron energy levels, the associated quantum numbers and their relationship to the periodic table. </div><div> c.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Mathematically describe a wave. </div><div> d.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Understand the concept of wave-particle duality of light. </div><div> e.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Descriptively explain Schrodinger’s wave equation. </div><div> f.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Understand atomic bonding and the formation of bands </div><div> g.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Understand the concept of a band gap and relate it to the different classes of conducting materials. </div><div> h.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Understand the characteristics of the bands. </div><div> i.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Define amorphous and crystalline solids at the atomic structure level</div><div> j.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Describe and construct the structure of a crystalline solid for a given lattice structure and motif. </div><div> k.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Determine 2D and 3D lattice directions and planes (Miller indices) using crystallgraphic notations</div><div> l.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Construct and analyse the principal metallic crystal structures (HCP, FCC and BCC)</div><div> m.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Define elastic properties of materials (Young’s modulus and shear modulus.</div><div> n.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Apply linear elasticity to calcualte elastic deformation of materials</div><div> o.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Explain the relationship between stiffness and atomic bonds</div><div> p.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Define thermal properties of materials (heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity and thermal stresses) and interpret their origins at the atomic level</div><div> </div>
<div> a.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Show improved logical reasoning, problem solving and ability in applied mathematics. </div><div> b.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Apply the concepts of packing to a wide variety of structures, including metals, ceramics, polymers and natural materials, </div><div> c.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Demonstrate an understanding of the physical principles that determine the properties of a material.</div><div> </div>
<div> a.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develop an awareness of practical issues when using a visible light spectrometer to characterise the spectra produced by different types of lighting products; understand the physical principles and characteristics of different light sources. </div><div> b.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develop an awareness of practical issues when performing mechanical testing (i.e. compression and shear testing) and understand the graphical representations of the experiment results; calcualte elastic properties of the materials based on the experiment data and explain the results using atomic bond theories.</div><div> </div>
<div> a.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Convert word problems into equations and numerical answers. </div><div> b.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develop techniques for estimating the results from calculations. </div><div> c.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Work effectively in a group to solve problems. </div><div> d.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Compose simple technical reports on laboratory tests.</div><div> e.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Plan for experimental activities.</div><div> f.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Be aware of the importance of health and safety protection measures in experiment design.</div><div> g.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Comparative analysis of different sample sets focusing on cause and effect and cross-referencing experimental results with the literature.</div><div> </div>
<div> <p>Lectures, group tutorials (problem sessions), recommended textbooks, web resources, past exam papers, electronic supporting information (Blackboard), peer-assisted study sessions (PASS), practical laboratory classes.</p></div><p> </p>
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Other
30%
1
Written exam
70%
<p>Coursework: </p><p>2 online quizzes (5% each)</p><ul><li>Crystal structures.</li><li>Atomic physics and bonding </li></ul><p>Coursework:</p><p>2 laboratory classes (10% each)</p><ul><li>Spectroscopy Lab </li><li>Stress-strain measurement Lab </li></ul>
<p>Feedback given verbal + written</p>
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<div> </div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>“Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction”, W. D. Callister, D. G.Rethwisch, Pub. Wiley, 2010.</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>“The Basics of Crystallography and Diffraction”, C. Hammond, Oxford University Press, 2001</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>SpectraSchool (Royal Society of Chemistry), </div><div> http://www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/collections/spectroscopy/introduction</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>http://www.doitpoms.ac.uk/tlplib/miller_indices/index.php</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>http://www.doitpoms.ac.uk/tlplib/crystallography3/index.php</div><div> •<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>http://ocw.mit.edu (and search for crystallography)</div><div> </div>
Lectures
10
Practical classes & workshops
10
Tutorials
4
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80