MTLE 4200 - Properties of Engineering Materials I

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

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/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 1600, MTLE 2100, PHYS 1200. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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