MSE 2610 (ENGRD 2610) – Mechanical Properties of Materials: From Nanodevices to Superstructures

Examines the mechanical properties of materials (e.g., strength, stiffness, toughness, ductility) and their physical origins. Explores the relationship of the elastic, plastic, and fracture behavior to microscopic structure in metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. Discusses effects of time and temperature on materials properties. Emphasizes considerations for design and optimal performance of materials and engineered objects.

Offered: Every Fall

 

MSE 6040 – Kinetics of Reactions in Condensed Matter

This class covers the fundamental of kinetics in material with the focus on the microstructure. We will discuss the motion of atoms and molecules by diffusion, motion of dislocations and interfaces, morphological evolution due to capillary and applied mechanical forces, and phase transformations. This course if intended for graduate students.

Offered: Every second Spring

 

MSE 6720 – Advanced X-ray Characterization

Graduate-level introduction to coherent x-ray scattering and imaging in the context of nanoscale phenomena in metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. The course focuses on in-situ x-ray characterization of functional materials through using the ability of novel x-ray sources to generate laser-like x-ray beams. Novel sources include recently build or upgraded x-ray synchrotrons (e.g., CHESS), table-top soft x-ray lasers, and x-ray free-electron lasers. Specific topics include coherence of x-ray beams, coherent x-ray imaging, x-ray cross correlation spectroscopy, resonant x-ray diffraction, in-situ x-ray characterization, ultrafast x-ray measurements, and the overview of existing x-ray sources and x-ray focusing techniques.

Offered: Every second Spring