Students will develop a basic understanding of the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials using the principles of modern solid-state physics. The course will include such topics as electrical conduction in metals and alloys, ionic conduction in ceramics, optical properties of pure and doped semiconductors, and magnetic recording media. Wherever possible, examples will emphasize applications involving materials, which were selected, designed, or processed to accentuate a particularly interesting electrical, optical, or magnetic property.
