MSE 581 - Advanced Polymer Physics

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Winey/Composto. Prerequisite(s): MSE 430 or equivalent. Advanced polymer physics includes the topics of polymer chain statistics, thermodynamics, rubber elasticity, polymer morphology, fracture, and chain relaxation. Rigorous derivations of select theories will be presented along with experimental results for comparison. Special topics, such as liquid crystalline polymers, blends and copolymers, will be presented throughout the course. Special topics, such as liquid crystallintiy, nanostructures, and biopolymer diffusion, will be investigated by teams of students using the current literature as a resource.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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