MSE 500 Level Courses
MSE 600 Level Courses and Special Topics
MSE 500
EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
Prerequisite
Permission of the Undergraduate Curriculum Chair and Instructor-
not generally open to undergraduates.
Course Description
Laboratory course covering many of the experimental techniques
used in materials science: optical and electron microscopy,
mechanical testing, x-ray diffraction, electrical and optical
measurements, superconducting and magnetic properties, solid-state
diffusion.
MSE 405/505
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MACRO/NANOSCALE MATERIALS
Course Description
This course will discuss the mechanical properties of a wide range of materials from both macroscopic and microscopic viewpoints. Beginning with a review of elasticity and tensors, the course will describe the deformation, fracture and fatigue behavior of metals, ceramics and polymers. Dislocation theory, strengthening mechanisms and rate-dependent deformation will also be discussed.
Course time: Monday Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Room: 112B LRSM
Texts
Selected chapters from the following books will be used in the lectures. Copies will be provided as needed.
“Mechanical behavior of materials”, by Keith Bowman, Wiley 2004.
“Mechanical behavior of materials”, by W. F. Hosford, Cambridge 2005.
“Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials”, by R. W. Hertzberg, Wiley, 1996.
“Mechanical Behavior of Materials”, by T. H. Courtney, McGraw Hill, 1990.
“Introduction to Dislocations”, by D. Hull and J. J. Bacon, Pergamon, 1984.
“Deformation Geometry for Materials Scientists”, by C. N. Reid, Pergamon, 1973 (reference text only).
Contents:
- Introduction and review of elasticity and tensors. Mechanical testing methods at the macro and micro scale.
- Plasticity and elements of dislocation theory. Slip and twinning in crystalline solids.
- Strengthening and deformation properties of crystalline materials.
- Rate-dependent and high temperature deformation of materials.
- Fracture of materials.
- Materials degradation by fatigue and wear.
Grading: Based on midterm, final and homework assignments.
MSE 520
STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS
Textbook
The Basics of Crystallography and Diffraction, C. Hammond,
2nd Ed., Oxford Science Publications, 2001.
Prerequisite
Approval of Undergraduate Chair and permission of instructor.
Course Description
Description of Crystal Structure-Symmetry, Point and Space
Groups. Structures of different material types-glasses, polymers,
semiconductors, inorganics and metals. Relationship between
bonding and structural types. Methods of structure determination.
Diffraction of x-rays and neutrons--x-ray methods. Microstructures
of solids. Topology of granular structures. Grain boundary
structures. Fractal description of microstructures.
Course time: T R 9:00-11:00am
Room: 112B LRSM
MSE 525
NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Prerequisite(s)
ESE 218 or PHYS 240 or MSE 222 or equivalent, or by permission.
Cross-listed as ESE 525.
Course Description
Overview of existing device and manufacturing technologies
in microelectronics, optoelectronics, magnetic storage, Microsystems,
and biotechnology. Overview of near- and long-term challenges
facing those fields. Near- and long-term prospects of nanoscience
and related technologies for the evolutionary sustension of
current approaches, and for the development of revolutionary
designs and applications.
MSE 530
THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS
Textbook
Introduction to Metallurgical Thermodynamics (D. R. Gaskell)
Fourth Edition (New York: Taylor & Francis, 2003). ISBN
1-560-32992-0.
Reference
- D.V. Ragone, Thermodynamics of Materials, Volume 1 (New
York: Wiley, 1995). ISBN 0-471-30885-4.
- MIT OpenCourseWare: Thermodynamics of Materials. Go to http://ocw.mit.eduand
type “thermodynamics” in the search box.
- Additional handouts will be supplied.
Prerequisite
Permission of the Undergraduate Curriculum Chair and Instructor
Course Description
This course will cover classical thermodynamics as applied
to materials science. Following a review of fundamental thermodynamics
and equilibrium criteria, the course will focus on chemical
equilibria and phase diagrams. Students will learn to apply
thermodynamic data in order to understand and predict the
behavior of real materials. The course will also introduce
the topics of statistical thermodynamics, surfaces, and interfaces.
MEAM 537
NANOMECHANICS AND NANOTRIBOLOGY AT INTERFACES
Textbook
Reference
Prerequisite
Freshman physics; MEAM 354 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Course Description
Engineering is progressing to ever smaller scales, enabling new technologies, materials, devices, and applications. Mechanics enters a new regime where the role of surfaces, interfaces, defects, material property variations, and quantum effects play more dominant roles. This course will provide an introduction to nano-scale mechanics and tribology at interfaces, and the critical role these topics play in the developing area of nanoscience and nanotechnology. We will discuss how mechanics and tribology at interfaces become integrated with the fields of materials science, chemistry, physics, and biology at this scale. We will cover a variety of concepts and applications, drawing connections to both established and new approaches. We will discuss the limits of continuum mechanics and present newly developed theories and experiments tailored to describe micro- and nano-scale phenomena. We will emphasize specific applications throughout the course. Literature reviews, critical peer discussion, individual and team problem assignments, a laboratory project, and student presentations will be assigned as part of the course.
MSE 545
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS AND DIFFUSION IN SOLIDS
Course Objective
The phase of a material is intimately linked with macroscopic
properties of materials such as strength and permeability.
Whereas thermodynamics provides an idealistic framework for
understandings phase behavior, the actual phase and morphology
of a material is ultimately determined by kinetics. Thus,
diffusion is an important concept underlying phase transformations.
Technological applications include the rapid solidification
of alloys to create new metastable materials, the crystallization
of ultra pure single crystals of silicon, and the delivery
of drugs through polymeric membranes.
Description
This class consists of lectures covering diffusion, surfaces
and interfaces, solidification from single component and binary
liquids, and diffusional transformations. A semester long
independent study project is used as a vehicle to connect
classroom concepts to applications of interest to the student
(e.g., In, "Spatial Pattern Formation by Reaction Diffusion
Mechanism" a student studied animal pattern formation such
as zebra stripes and giraffe spots). Laboratories include
protein crystallization.
Text
Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys by D. A.
Porter and K. E. Easterling, 2nd Ed, 1992.
Reference
"Diffusion in Solids" by P. G. Shewmon
Prerequisite
Basic thermodynamics.
MSE 550
MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS
Textbook:
No single textbook
Recommended bibliography
C. J. McMahon and C. D. Graham: Introduction to Engineering
Materials, Marrion Press
P. L. Gould: Introduction to Linear Elasticity, Springer-Verlag.
Y. C. Fung: Foundations of Solid Mechanics, Prentice-Hall.
S. Timoshenko and J. N. Goodier: Theory of Elasticity,
McGraw-Hill.
N. I. Muskhelishvili: Some Basic Problems in the Mathematical
Theory of Elasticity, Noordhoff Publishers.
D. Hull and D. Bacon: Introduction to Dislocations,
Pergamon Press.
J. P. Hirth and J. Lothe: Theory of Dislocations, McGraw-Hill.
R.W. Lardner: Mathematical Theory of Dislocations and Fracture,
University of Toronto Press.
R.W.K. Honeycombe: The Plastic Deformation of Metals,
Edward Arnold Publishers.
J. W. Christian and V. Vitek: Dislocations and Stacking
Faults, Reports on Progress in Physics, 33, 307, 1970.
J. F. Knott: Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics, Butterworths.
Prerequisite
Permission of the Undergraduate Curriculum Chair and Instructor
Course Description
Response of materials to loading. Mathematical foundations:
linear transformations, vectors and tensors. Fundamentals
of linear elasticity: stress, strain, Hook's law, solution
of static problems, antiplane and plane strain elasticity.
Wave propagation through elastic media. Criteria for plastic
yielding. Fundamentals of dislocation theory and fracture:
forces on dislocations, dislocation interactions, Griffith
criterion, ductile fracture.
MSE 555
ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION
Course Content
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the
corrosion principles and the engineering methods used to minimize
and prevent corrosion. Metals and alloys are emphasized because
these are the materials in which corrosion is the most prevalent.
Aqueous environments are also emphasized these are the common
corrosion conditions.
In the first half of the course, the impact and electrochemical
nature of corrosion are described, and then the corrosion
fundamentals (electrochemical reactions, phase (pourbaix)
diagrams, aqueous corrosion kinetics, passivity, and high-temperature
oxidation) are emphasized. The forms of corrosion (galvanic,
pitting and crevice, environmentally induced cracking) and
corrosion prevention (protection methods) are accentuated
in the second half. Corrosion in the human body (for example,
surgical implants and prosthetic devices) and in other selective
environments (concrete, seawater, and water solutions containing
dissolved salts, sulfur, and bacteria) are also described
in the second half.
Textbook
Jones, Principles and Prevention of Corrosion.
Reference Textbooks
Fontana, Corrosion Engineering,3rd ed.
Uhlig and Revie, Corrosion and Corrosion Control.
MSE 560
INORGANIC SOLIDS: CHEMISTRY, STRUCTURE AND BONDING
Textbook
Solid State Chemistry and Its Applications, West, A.F.,John
Wiley, New York, 1990
Course Description
This course is designed to familiarize the student in the
major criteria affecting the crystal chemistry and properties
of inorganic solids. The course focuses on the structural
chemistry of both simple and complex oxide and non-oxide ceramic
systems, on the importance of defects, particularly in relation
to electronic properties, and on techniques for the synthesis
of inorganic materials.
Reference
Introduction to Ceramics, Kingery, W.D., Bowen, H.K.,
Uhlman,D.R., 2nd ed., New York, 1976.
Laboratory Experiments
- Measurement of oxygen ion conductivity of a stabilized
zirconia electrolyte; comparison with that predicted from
Nernst-Einstein Equation.
- Phase analysis and/or particle size determination by
x-ray diffraction and/or scanning electron microscope.
- Spectroscopic analysis of an optic material (e.g., fiber
optic, infrared materials).
MSE 561
ATOMISTIC MODELING iN MATERIALS SCIENCE
Course Description
Why and what to model: Complex lattice structures, structures
of lattice defects, crystal surfaces, interfaces, liquids,
linking structural studies with experimential observations,
computer experiments. Methods: Molecular statics, molecular
dynamics, Monte Carlo. Evaluation of physical quantities employing
averages, fluctuations, correlations, autocorrelations, radial
distribution function, etc. Total energy and interatomic forces:
Local density functional theory and abinitio electronic structure
calculations, tight-binding methods, empirical potentials
for metals, semiconductors and ionic crystals.
Prerequisite
Basic condensed matter physics, differential equations, structure
of materials and basic notions of point defects, interfaces
and dislocations.
Literature
D.W. Heerman, Computer Simulation Methods in Theoretical
Physics, Springer.
M.P. Allen and D.J. Tildesley, Computer Simulation of Liquids,
Clarendon Press, Oxford.
Computer Simulation of Solids, Lecture Notes in Physics,
Springer; Editors, C.R.A. Catlow and W.C. Mackrodt.
A.P. Sutton, Electronic Structure of Materials, Clarendon
Press, Oxford.
J.H. Harding, Computer simulation of defects in ionic solids, Rep. Prog. Phys. 53, 1403, 1990.
Selected papers.
MSE 565
FABRICATION AND CHARARCTERIZATION OF MICRO AND NANOSTRUCTURED
MATERIALS
Course Description
This course surveys various processes that are used to produce
materials structured at the micron and nanometer scales for
electronic, optical and chemical applications. Basic principles
of chemistry, physics, thermodynamics and kinetics are applied
to solid state, liquid, and colloidal approaches to making
materials. The newest approaches to nanofabrication: microcontact
printing, self-assembly, and Nanolithography, are covered.
The course is heavily lab based, with 25% of class time and
30% of the homework devoted to hands on experiences. Lab assignments
are a series of structured group projects. Evaluation is based
on 3-4 lab reports, 4-5 problem sets, and 4-5 journal paper
summaries.
MSE 570
PHYSICS OF MATERIALS
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the theory of quantum mechanics and its applications to the physics of materials. It will lay the foundation for a sequential course in solid state physics such as MSE 571 or Physics 518.
Course time: Monday, Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Room: 112B LRSM
Texts
Selected chapters from the following books will be used in the lectures. Copies will be provided as needed.
“Quantum Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications to Technology”, by Jasprit Singh, John Wiley, New York, 1997.
“Applied Quantum Mechanics”, by A. F. J. Levi, Cambridge University Press, 2003.
“Quantum Physics” by S. Gasiorowicz, Wiley, 2003.
“Quantum Mechanics Volumes I and II”, by C. Cohen-Tannoudji, B. Diu and F. Laloe, Wiley, 1977 – only to be used as a reference text.
Contents:
- Introduction: Brief history of experiments that defied classical physics and led to the formulation of quantum mechanics.
- Mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics: The Schrodinger equation; the probability interpretation of the wave function; the Heisenberg uncertainty relations; expectation values; eigenfunction expansions; Dirac notation.
- Particles in simple potentials and applications: The free particle problem and density of states; particle in a quantum well, particle in a periodic potential, the Bloch theorem; the harmonic oscillator.
- The tunneling phenomena and its applications: stationary state approach, application to field emission devices, scanning tunneling microscopy; time-dependent approach.
- Particles in spherically symmetric potentials and applications: The hydrogen atom; applications to doping of semiconductors.
- Approximation methods for time independent and time dependent problems: stationary perturbation theory and applications; time-dependent perturbation theory; variational technique.
Grading: Based on midterm, final and 5-6 homework assignments
MSE 571
PHYSICS OF MATERIALS II
Prerequisite
MSE 221 (or equivalent)
MSE 570
Course Description
This course is a sequel to MSE 570 which provides an introduction to Quantum Mechanics for graduate students with an engineering background. MSE 571 will emphasize applications of quantum mechanics to many-body problems. Time-independent and time-dependent perturbation techniques, scattering techniques, electron transport, electron-photon interactions, electron-phonon interactions and photonic crystals are some of the topics that will be discussed.
Texts:
Selected chapters from the following books will be used in the lectures.
- “Quantum Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications to Technology”, by Jasprit Singh, John Wiley, New York, 1997.
- “Electronic and Optoelectronic properties of semiconductor structures”, by Jasprit Singh, Cambridge University Press, 2003.
- “Applied Quantum Mechanics”, by A. F. J. Levi, Cambridge University Press, 2003.
- “Quantum Mechanics”, by R. W. Robinett, Oxford University Press, 2006.
- “Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems”, by S. Dutta, Cambridge, 2005.
- “Quantum Mechanics Volumes I and II”, by C. Cohen-Tannoudji, B. Diu and F. Laloe, Wiley, 1977 – only to be used as a reference text.
Contents:
- Review of quantum mechanics and introduction to Dirac notation.
- Many particle systems; role of spin and indistinguishability.
- Approximation methods to solve Schrodinger equation: the WKB approximation.
- Time-independent perturbation theory
- Time-dependent perturbation theory.
- Scattering and transport.
- Electron-photon, electron-phonon interactions.
- Photonic crystals.
Grading: Based on assignments, mid-term and final exam.
MSE 575
STATISTICAL MECHANICS
Course Description
The course will consist of two lectures per week of ninety minute duration each. Approximately four to five assignments will be given during the duration of the course. There will be a mid-term exam. In lieu of a final exam, students will write and present a term paper on a specific application of statistical mechanics in varied fields. The topic for the term paper can be either one of the applications discussed in class or from a subject that uses concepts of statistical physics. A list of topics will be suggested for reference. The term paper will present an overview of the topic selected and explain the key concepts from statistical mechanics that are used for comprehension. A short oral presentation (approximately 15 minutes duration) will be made by the student to the entire class outlining the subject and the topic selected at the time of the final exam.
Texts:
There is no single textbook that covers the breath of topics discussed in this course. A list of textbooks and review articles used for specific topics is given below. A course pack will be made available to all students that include copies of relevant chapters from various texts and review articles.
MSE 580
POLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALS
Course Description
This course focuses on synthesis, characterization, microstructure,
rheology, and structure-property relationships of polymers,
polymer directed composites and their applications in biotechnology.
Topical coverage includes: polymer synthesis and functionalization;
polymerization kinetics; structure of glassy, crystalline,
and rubbery polymers; thermodynamics of polymer solutions
and blends, and crystallization; liquid crystallinity, microphase
separation in block copolymers; polymer directed self-assembly
of inorganic materials; biological applications of polymeric
materials. Case studies include thermodynamics of block copolymer
thin films and their applications in nanolithography, molecular
templating of sol-gel growth using block copolymers as templates;
structure-property of conducting and optically active polymers;
polymer degradation in drugs.
MSE 581
ADVANCED POLYMER PHYSICS
Teacher
Russell J. Composto
Materials Science and Engineering /
Chemical Engineering / Bioengineering
composto@lrsm.upenn.edu
Course Description
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.
Course Format
Lectures will cover four topics that are of current and
future interest in the field of polymer. Lectures will address
the fundamental thermodynamic, kinetic and functional (mechanical/electronic/optical)
aspects of the underlying the applications. Readings for corresponding
lectures will come from a variety of graduate level texts,
recent articles and monographs. Each topic will consist of
five lectures by the instructor and two case-study presentations
by the students who will critique a recent journal publication
(s). A key objective of this course is to teach students how
to dissect and analyze experiments. Group presentations and
written critiques of these case studies will account for the
students' grade.
Topics
1) Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin films
Fundamentals: surface energy, surface segregation,
polymer/protein adsorption, self-assembled monolayers, adhesion,
Applications: adhesives, paints and coatings, stabilization,
photoresists, biocompatibility.
2) Macromolecular diffusion
Fundamentals: reptation, tub model, Rouse model,
entanglements, viscosity, melt diffusion, Stokes-Einstein,
permeability
Applications: adhesives, membranes, contact lens,
drug delivery.
3) Associating polymers
Systems: ionomers, crystallization, block copolymers,
gels.
Applications: packaging, membranes, thermoplastic-elastomers,
paints
4) Semiconducting polymers
Fundamentals: polymer structure, conductivity, patterning,
photonics, electro-lumininescence.
Application: Displays, plastic transistors
Prerequisite
Introduction to Polymers (MSE 430/580; CHE 430/510) or equivalent
course in polymers.
Grading
- 4 Oral Presentations of Case Studies 40%
- 4 Written Critiques of Case Studies 40%
- Class Participation 20%
MSE 590
SURFACE AND THIN FILM ANALYSIS
Textbook
Fundamentals of Surface and Thin Film Analysis, (L.
Feldman and J. Mayer, North Holland,1986).
Prerequisites
MSE 221 or equivalent
Course Objective
One objective of MSE 590 is to study the fundamental physics
of the interaction of ions, electrons, photons, and neutrons
with matter. A second objective is to use the products of
these interactions to characterize the atomic (or molecular)
structure, composition, and defects of a semiconductor, ceramic,
polymer, composite, or metal. Ion beam techniques will include
Rutherford backscattering and forward recoil spectrometry,
and secondary ion mass spectrometry. Electron probe techniques
will include electron energy loss spectrometry and low-energy
electron diffraction. Photon techniques will include x-ray
photoelectron spectroscopy. Neutron techniques will include
neutron reflectivity. The strengths and weaknesses of each
technique will be discussed. Examples will be drawn from metallurgy,
electronic materials, polymer science, ceramic science, archaeology,
and biology.
Course Description
The surface and near-surface regions of materials can be modified
using lasers, ion beams, oxidation, adsorption, and a host
of other methods. This ability to tailor a surface or interface
is the key to our materials based future. Recently, new analytical
techniques have emerged to meet the characterization demands
of materials modification. Upon ion implantation of arsenic
into silicon, how is the arsenic distributed? Upon welding
two polymer layers, have molecules diffused across the interface?
Upon growing a silicide on silicon, is the overlayer in registry
with the substrate? To demonstrate techniques, these materials
questions will prevade the course. This course is intended
for seniors through graduate level. The purpose of this course
is to answer two basic questions:
- what are the fundamental physics governing the interation
of ions, electrons, photons, and neutrons with matter, what
particles or radiation emerge from the solid, and how do
we measure this interation? and
- what insight is accessable concerning atomic (or molecular)
structure, composition and defects?
MSE 610
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
Course Description
Theoretical and practical aspects of conventional and high-resolution
transmission electron microscopy and related techniques. Imaging
theory; kinematical and dynamical diffraction theory. Diffraction
contrast analysis of imperfect crystals; phase contrast analysis
of crystal lattice structures. With laboratory.
MSE 650
MICROMECHANISMS OF DEFORMATION AND FRACTURE
Course Description
Basic mechanisms of deformation and fracture, theory of dislocations(continuum
theory and effects of the atomic structure), deformation properties
of different crystal structures (fcc, bcc, hcp, ordered alloys,
amorphous materials), hardening mechanisms (solid solution and
dispersion hardening), creep deformation and fracture at high
temperatures, micromechanisms of fracture.
Major References
D. Hull and D. Bacon, Introduction to Dislocations,
Pergamon Press
R.W.K. Honeycombe, The Plastic Deformation of Metals,
St. Martin's Press
J.P. Hirth and J. Lothe, Theory of Dislocations, McGraw-Hill
J. Friedel, Dislocations, Pergamon Press
MSE 670
STATISTICAL PHYSICS OF SOLIDS
Course Description
This course will begin with a short review of thermodynamics. It will then introduce the principles of equilibrium statistical mechanics and apply it to exactly solvable models. This will be followed by a treatment of equilibrium fluctuations and critical phenomena. Elementary transport theory based on the Boltzmann equation will then be introduced. The principles of hydrodynamics, Onsager relations and the fluctuation-dissipation theorem are some of the other topics that will be included in the course.
Texts:
- “Statistical Mechanics of Solids”, by L. A. Girifalco, Oxford University Press, 2000.
- “A Modern Course in Statistical Mechanics”, by L. E. Reichl, Wiley, 1998 (2nd edition).
- “Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics”, by R. Balescu, Wiley, 1975.
- “introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics”, by D. Chandler, Oxford, 1987.
Contents:
- Review of Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potentials, Euler’s theorem and Gibbs-Duhem equation, response functions, classical ideal gas.
- Principles of Statistical Mechanics: Equilibrium ensembles – microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles; applications to classical and quantum ideal gas; order-disorder transitions; Ising model.
- Equilibrium fluctuations and critical phenomena: Correlation length, response functions, scaling, critical exponents and renormalization group theory.
- Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics: Elementary transport theory; derivation of the Boltzmann equation; coefficients of self-diffusion, viscosity and thermal conductivity.
- Hydrodynamics and Onsager’s relations: Time-dependent correlation functions; microscopic reversibility; hydrodynamic equations; fluctuation-dissipation theorem and its applications.
- Systems far from equilibrium: Phase transitions and dynamic instabilities.
Grading: Based on midterm, final and homework assignments.
MSE 790
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
Course Description
This is an advanced graduate seminar course in which several
advanced electronic materials systems will be studied in depth.
First-year graduate students and exceptional seniors will
be permitted to enroll if their background in quantum mechanics
and solid state physics is at a sufficiently high level. Grading
will be based on a term paper and in-class presentations (2
for grad students, 1 for undergrads). Emphasis will be on
structure and composition, electronic properties, synthesis
and processing.
Topics for study will be selected from the following
1. Inorganic semiconductors at the cutting edge:
optoelectronic alloys based on Ga, P and In nanowires
2. Noncrystalline solids:
hopping and dispersive transport
short-range order and how to measure it
control of electronic properties for thin film transistors
solar cell material requirements
3. Organic electronic and optoelectronic materials conjugated
polymers
electroactive oligomers and small molecules
OLED (organic light-emitting diode) materials and devices
molecular electronics
4. Carbon nanotubes
band structure, zone folding, quantum confinement
ballistic and diffusive transport
nanotube electronics
5. Giant magnetoresistive materials
6. Spintronic materials
7. Suggestions from the participants
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