MS&E 570: Properties of Solid Surfaces

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Catalog Description

570 Properties of Solid Surfaces. II, Alt Yrs; 3 cr. Introduction to structure and electronic properties; surface energy; thermodynamics of surfaces; diffusion. Surface barriers, work function, vibrational and electronic states. Chemical interactions: chemisorption, oxidation, corrosion, absorption kinetics, catalysis. Experimental methods and applications in metals, semiconductors. P: Cons inst.

Course Prerequisite(s)

See catalog description above.

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

Structure and bonding in solids.
Introductory treatment of thermodynamics and electrons in solids.
Crystallography.

Course objectives

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the structure and properties of solid surfaces at a senior-level.

Topics covered

Review of fundamental concepts (3 classes)
Surface thermodynamics and energetics (8 classes)
Structure and dynamics of surfaces (8 classes)
Electrical properties of surfaces (7 classes)
Interaction of atoms with surfaces (2 classes)
Tests (2 classes)

Class/laboratory schedule

two 75 minute classes

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, but does not provide design experience.

The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

manufacturability

Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

This course serves students in a variety of engineering majors. The information below describes how the course contributes to the college's educational objectives.

provides essential background for education in nanotechnology

Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

2 exams 13 homework sets

Person(s) who prepared this description

Max G. Lagally

Copyright 2008 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Date last modified: 19-Aug-2008
Content by: kailhofer@engr.wisc.edu
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