CHEM 6645 - Solid-State Chemistry

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals and frontier research development in solid-state materials chemistry. The course includes the topics of crystal structure, chemical bonding, defects, diffusion in solids, phase diagrams and phase transformation in solids, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of solid-state materials, common solid-state materials, and synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of solid-state materials. Course projects in presentation and writing will be provided with the lectures for learning frontier research and development in solid-state materials. 3 credits.