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MATSCI 82N: Science of the Impossible

Imagine a world where cancer is cured with light, objects can be made invisible, and teleportation is allowed through space and time. The future once envisioned by science fiction writers is now becoming a reality, thanks to advances in materials science and engineering. This seminar will explore 'impossible' technologies - those that have shaped our past and those that promise to revolutionize the future. Attention will be given to both the science and the societal impact of these technologies. We will begin by investigating breakthroughs from the 20th century that seemed impossible in the early 1900s, such as the invention of integrated circuits and the discovery of chemotherapy. We will then discuss the scientific breakthroughs that enabled modern 'impossible' science, such as photodynamic cancer therapeutics, invisibility, and psychokinesis through advanced mind-machine interfaces. Lastly, we will explore technologies currently perceived as completely impossible and brainstorm the breakthroughs needed to make such science fiction a reality. The course will include introductory lectures and in-depth conversations based on readings. Students will also be given the opportunity to lead class discussions on a relevant 'impossible science' topic of their choosing.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Dionne, J. (PI)

MATSCI 100: Undergraduate Independent Study

Independent study in materials science under supervision of a faculty member.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable for credit

MATSCI 126: Invention to Innovation: The Process of Translation (MATSCI 226)

Ideas need to be translated before the world recognizes and benefits by innovation. In other words, not all inventions end up being useful to humanity or the environment. The bridge between conceptualization and practicality is in translation of ideas to practice. There are several historic examples of close ties between translation and innovation in US history and in the industrial world. Translation is closely associated both with innovation and disruption. The class intends to address specific challenges including the following. The businesses on their path to innovation are strongly rate-limited by the translation problems of new ideas. Many of the inventions often do not make it into the market place or are disrupted at multiple levels in ways that are generally unpredictable. The class intends to provide an understanding how disruptive innovations take place in the context of the larger frame of translation and a framework for traversing this difficult path. In addition to class lectures, practitioners who have been involved in the process of translation in the real world will be invited to share their experiences.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4

MATSCI 142: Quantum Mechanics of Nanoscale Materials

Introduction to quantum mechanics and its application to the properties of materials. No prior background beyond a working knowledge of calculus and high school physics is presumed. Topics include: The Schrodinger equation and applications to understanding of the properties of quantum dots, semiconductor heterostructures, nanowires, and bulk solids. Tunneling processes and applications to nanoscale devices; the scanning tunneling microscope, and quantum cascade lasers. Simple models for the electronic properties and band structure of materials including semiconductors, insulators, and metals, and applications to semiconductor devices. An introduction to quantum computing. Recommended: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. (Formerly 157)
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Lindenberg, A. (PI)

MATSCI 144: Thermodynamic Evaluation of Green Energy Technologies

Understand the thermodynamics and efficiency limits of modern green technologies such as carbon dioxide capture from air, fuel cells, batteries, and geothermal power. Recommended: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. (Formerly 154)
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Chueh, W. (PI)

MATSCI 156: Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, and Batteries: Materials for the Energy Solution

This course introduces students to emerging technological solutions to address the pressing energy demands of the world. It is motivated by discussions of the scale of global energy usage and requirements for possible solutions; however, the primary focus will be on the fundamental physics and chemistry of solar cells, fuel cells, and batteries from a materials science perspective. Students will learn about operating principles and performance, economic, and ethical considerations from the ideal device to the installed system. The promise of materials research for providing next generation solutions will be highlighted by guest speakers developing innovative energy technologies. Undergraduates register in 156 for 4 units; graduates register in 256 for 3 units. Prerequisites: Undergraduate coursework in thermodynamics (e.g., MATSCI 144, ME 30) and electromagnetism (e.g., PHYSICS 23/43).
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR
Instructors: ; Chen, E. (PI)

MATSCI 159Q: Japanese Companies and Japanese Society (ENGR 159Q)

Preference to sophomores. The structure of a Japanese company from the point of view of Japanese society. Visiting researchers from Japanese companies give presentations on their research enterprise. The Japanese research ethic. The home campus equivalent of a Kyoto SCTI course.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors: ; Sinclair, R. (PI)

MATSCI 163: Mechanical Behavior Laboratory (MATSCI 173)

This course introduces students to experimental techniques widely used in both industry and academia to characterize the mechanical properties of engineering materials. Students will learn how to perform tensile testing and nanoindentation experiments and how they can be used to study the mechanical behavior of several materials including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Through our laboratory sessions, students will also explore concepts related to materials fabrication and design, data analysis, performance optimization, and experimental decision-making. Enrollment is limited to 20. Prerequisites: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. MATSCI 151 and MATSCI 160 recommended." Undergraduates register for 163 for 4 units, Graduates register for 173 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Yan, H. (PI)

MATSCI 164: Electronic and Photonic Materials and Devices Laboratory (MATSCI 174)

Lab course. Current electronic and photonic materials and devices. Device physics and micro-fabrication techniques. Students design, fabricate, and perform physical characterization on the devices they have fabricated. Established techniques and materials such as photolithography, metal evaporation, and Si technology; and novel ones such as soft lithography and organic semiconductors. Prerequisite: MATSCI 152 or 199 or consent of instructor. Undergraduates register in 164 for 4 units; graduates register in 174 for 3 units. Students are required to sign up for lecture and one lab section. Lab section availability will be discussed during week 1.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Hong, G. (PI)

MATSCI 173: Mechanical Behavior Laboratory (MATSCI 163)

This course introduces students to experimental techniques widely used in both industry and academia to characterize the mechanical properties of engineering materials. Students will learn how to perform tensile testing and nanoindentation experiments and how they can be used to study the mechanical behavior of several materials including metals, ceramics, and polymers. Through our laboratory sessions, students will also explore concepts related to materials fabrication and design, data analysis, performance optimization, and experimental decision-making. Enrollment is limited to 20. Prerequisites: ENGR 50 or equivalent introductory materials science course. MATSCI 151 and MATSCI 160 recommended." Undergraduates register for 163 for 4 units, Graduates register for 173 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Yan, H. (PI)

MATSCI 174: Electronic and Photonic Materials and Devices Laboratory (MATSCI 164)

Lab course. Current electronic and photonic materials and devices. Device physics and micro-fabrication techniques. Students design, fabricate, and perform physical characterization on the devices they have fabricated. Established techniques and materials such as photolithography, metal evaporation, and Si technology; and novel ones such as soft lithography and organic semiconductors. Prerequisite: MATSCI 152 or 199 or consent of instructor. Undergraduates register in 164 for 4 units; graduates register in 174 for 3 units. Students are required to sign up for lecture and one lab section. Lab section availability will be discussed during week 1.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Hong, G. (PI)

MATSCI 183: Defects and Disorder in Materials

Overview of defects and disorder across crystalline, amorphous, and glassy phases that are central to function and application, spanning metals, ceramics, and soft/biological matter. Structure and properties of simple 0D/1D/2D defects in crystalline materials. Scaling laws, connectivity and frustration, and hierarchy/distributions of structure across length scales in more disordered materials. Key characterization techniquesnnPre-reqs: MATSCI 211 (thermo), 212 (kinetics)
Terms: Spr | Units: 4
Instructors: ; Mukherjee, K. (PI)

MATSCI 190: Organic and Biological Materials (MATSCI 210)

Unique physical and chemical properties of organic materials and their uses. The relationship between structure and physical properties, and techniques to determine chemical structure and molecular ordering. Examples include liquid crystals, dendrimers, carbon nanotubes, hydrogels, and biopolymers such as lipids, protein, and DNA. Prerequisite: Thermodynamics and ENGR 50 or equivalent. Undergraduates register for 190 for 4 units; graduates register for 210 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Appel, E. (PI)

MATSCI 198: Mechanical Properties of Materials (MATSCI 208)

Introduction to the mechanical behavior of solids, emphasizing the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties. Elastic, anelastic, and plastic properties of materials. The relations between stress, strain, strain rate, and temperature for plastically deformable solids. Application of dislocation theory to strengthening mechanisms in crystalline solids. The phenomena of creep, fracture, and fatigue and their controlling mechanisms. Prerequisites: MATSCI 193/203. Undergraduates register for 198 for 4 units; graduates register for 208 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors: ; Dauskardt, R. (PI)

MATSCI 199: Electronic and Optical Properties of Solids (MATSCI 209)

The concepts of electronic energy bands and transports applied to metals, semiconductors, and insulators. The behavior of electronic and optical devices including p-n junctions, MOS-capacitors, MOSFETs, optical waveguides, quantum-well lasers, light amplifiers, and metallo-dielectric light guides. Emphasis is on relationships between structure and physical properties. Elementary quantum and statistical mechanics concepts are used. Prerequisite: MATSCI 195/205 or equivalent. Undergraduates register for 199 for 4 units; graduates register for 209 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Brongersma, M. (PI)

MATSCI 208: Mechanical Properties of Materials (MATSCI 198)

Introduction to the mechanical behavior of solids, emphasizing the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties. Elastic, anelastic, and plastic properties of materials. The relations between stress, strain, strain rate, and temperature for plastically deformable solids. Application of dislocation theory to strengthening mechanisms in crystalline solids. The phenomena of creep, fracture, and fatigue and their controlling mechanisms. Prerequisites: MATSCI 193/203. Undergraduates register for 198 for 4 units; graduates register for 208 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Dauskardt, R. (PI)

MATSCI 209: Electronic and Optical Properties of Solids (MATSCI 199)

The concepts of electronic energy bands and transports applied to metals, semiconductors, and insulators. The behavior of electronic and optical devices including p-n junctions, MOS-capacitors, MOSFETs, optical waveguides, quantum-well lasers, light amplifiers, and metallo-dielectric light guides. Emphasis is on relationships between structure and physical properties. Elementary quantum and statistical mechanics concepts are used. Prerequisite: MATSCI 195/205 or equivalent. Undergraduates register for 199 for 4 units; graduates register for 209 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Brongersma, M. (PI)

MATSCI 210: Organic and Biological Materials (MATSCI 190)

Unique physical and chemical properties of organic materials and their uses. The relationship between structure and physical properties, and techniques to determine chemical structure and molecular ordering. Examples include liquid crystals, dendrimers, carbon nanotubes, hydrogels, and biopolymers such as lipids, protein, and DNA. Prerequisite: Thermodynamics and ENGR 50 or equivalent. Undergraduates register for 190 for 4 units; graduates register for 210 for 3 units.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Appel, E. (PI)

MATSCI 213: Defects and Disorder in Materials

Overview of defects and disorder across crystalline, amorphous, and glassy phases that are central to function and application, spanning metals, ceramics, and soft/biological matter. Structure and properties of simple 0D/1D/2D defects in crystalline materials. Scaling laws, connectivity and frustration, and hierarchy/distributions of structure across length scales in more disordered materials. Key characterization techniques.nnPre-reqs: MATSCI 211 (thermo), 212 (kinetics)
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Mukherjee, K. (PI)

MATSCI 226: Invention to Innovation: The Process of Translation (MATSCI 126)

Ideas need to be translated before the world recognizes and benefits by innovation. In other words, not all inventions end up being useful to humanity or the environment. The bridge between conceptualization and practicality is in translation of ideas to practice. There are several historic examples of close ties between translation and innovation in US history and in the industrial world. Translation is closely associated both with innovation and disruption. The class intends to address specific challenges including the following. The businesses on their path to innovation are strongly rate-limited by the translation problems of new ideas. Many of the inventions often do not make it into the market place or are disrupted at multiple levels in ways that are generally unpredictable. The class intends to provide an understanding how disruptive innovations take place in the context of the larger frame of translation and a framework for traversing this difficult path. In addition to class lectures, practitioners who have been involved in the process of translation in the real world will be invited to share their experiences.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4

MATSCI 230: Materials Science Colloquium

May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit

MATSCI 232: Ethics and Broader Impacts in Materials Science

This course will convey the unique role that materials play in every facet of society, and the profound impact that materials production, refining, processing, utilization, and disposal have on communities. We will also discuss best practices for empowering underrepresented communities in the sciences, building on the core responsible conduct of research mission.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1
Instructors: ; Mannix, A. (PI)

MATSCI 236: An Introduction to Quantitative X-ray Microanalysis (EPS 216, GEOPHYS 236)

This course will introduce students to the theories and techniques involved in measuring and quantifying the chemical composition of solid materials using X-ray spectroscopy. The course will be largely focused on electron beam instruments including scanning and transmission electron microscopes (SEM-EDS and TEM-EDS) and Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA-EDS; EPMA-WDS), with the laboratory component consisting of a combination of instrument training and data collection on multiple electron beam instruments, coupled with in-lab exercises covering the methods associated with the evaluation, processing, and presentation of X-ray data. Students will also learn to utilize multiple cutting-edge data quantitative spectroscopy software packages. The goal of this course is to provide graduate students with the tools required to make informed decisions when designing projects that involve understanding the composition(s) of solid materials at the nano- and micro-scales. Introduce students to the theory and technique behind determining the chemical composition of solid materials using X-ray spectroscopy. (CROSS-LISTED WITH EPS 216 and GEOPHYS 236)
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-5
Instructors: ; Burns, D. (PI)

MATSCI 256: Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, and Batteries: Materials for the Energy Solution

This course introduces students to emerging technological solutions to address the pressing energy demands of the world. It is motivated by discussions of the scale of global energy usage and requirements for possible solutions; however, the primary focus will be on the fundamental physics and chemistry of solar cells, fuel cells, and batteries from a materials science perspective. Students will learn about operating principles and performance, economic, and ethical considerations from the ideal device to the installed system. The promise of materials research for providing next generation solutions will be highlighted by guest speakers developing innovative energy technologies. Undergraduates register in 156 for 4 units; graduates register in 256 for 3 units. Prerequisites: Undergraduate coursework in thermodynamics (e.g., MATSCI 144, ME 30) and electromagnetism (e.g., PHYSICS 23/43).
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Chen, E. (PI)

MATSCI 299: Practical Training

Educational opportunities in high-technology research and development labs in industry. Qualified graduate students engage in internship work and integrate that work into their academic program. Following the internship, students complete a research report outlining their work activity, problems investigated, key results, and any follow-on projects they expect to perform. Student is responsible for arranging own employment. See department student services manager before enrolling.nn*If you do not see your faculty's name listed, please email msestudentservices@stanford.edu the faculty name and the quarter you plan to take the course. The system can take 24-48 update for your faculty name to appear in the list below.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit

MATSCI 300: Ph.D. Research

Participation in a research project.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Appel, E. (PI); Baccus, S. (PI); Bao, Z. (PI); Beasley, M. (PI); Bent, S. (PI); Block, S. (PI); Boxer, S. (PI); Brongersma, M. (PI); Caers, J. (PI); Cai, W. (PI); Cargnello, M. (PI); Chang, F. (PI); Chaudhuri, O. (PI); Chidsey, C. (PI); Cho, K. (PI); Chowdhury, S. (PI); Chueh, W. (PI); Clemens, B. (PI); Congreve, D. (PI); Cui, Y. (PI); Dai, H. (PI); Dauskardt, R. (PI); DeSimone, J. (PI); Devereaux, T. (PI); Dionne, J. (PI); Dresselhaus-Marais, L. (PI); Dunne, M. (PI); Fan, J. (PI); Feigelson, R. (PI); Fisher, I. (PI); Frank, C. (PI); Goldhaber-Gordon, D. (PI); Goodson, K. (PI); Gu, W. (PI); Harris, J. (PI); Heilshorn, S. (PI); Heinz, T. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Hong, G. (PI); Hwang, H. (PI); Jaramillo, T. (PI); Jornada, F. (PI); Kanan, M. (PI); Karunadasa, H. (PI); Keller, C. (PI); Lee, T. (PI); Lee, Y. (PI); Lindenberg, A. (PI); Liu, F. (PI); Mai, D. (PI); Mannix, A. (PI); Manoharan, H. (PI); Martinez, T. (PI); McGehee, M. (PI); McIntyre, P. (PI); Melosh, N. (PI); Mukherjee, K. (PI); Musgrave, C. (PI); Nanda, J. (PI); Nilsson, A. (PI); Nishi, Y. (PI); Nix, W. (PI); Noerskov, J. (PI); Onori, S. (PI); Palanker, D. (PI); Pianetta, P. (PI); Pinsky, P. (PI); Plummer, J. (PI); Pop, E. (PI); Prakash, M. (PI); Prinz, F. (PI); Qi, S. (PI); Qin, J. (PI); Salleo, A. (PI); Saraswat, K. (PI); Senesky, D. (PI); Sinclair, R. (PI); Soh, H. (PI); Spakowitz, A. (PI); Stebbins, J. (PI); Stohr, J. (PI); Suzuki, Y. (PI); Tang, S. (PI); Tarpeh, W. (PI); Toney, M. (PI); Wang, S. (PI); Wong, H. (PI); Xia, Y. (PI); Yang, F. (PI); Zhao, R. (PI); Zheng, X. (PI); Zia, R. (PI); Frank, D. (GP); Misquez, E. (GP)

MATSCI 303: Principles, Materials and Devices of Batteries

Thermodynamics and electrochemistry for batteries. Emphasis on lithium ion batteries, but also different types including lead acid, nickel metal hydride, metal air, sodium sulfur and redox flow. Battery electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, additives and electrode-electrolyte interface. Electrochemical techniques; advanced battery materials with nanotechnology; battery device structure. Prerequisites: undergraduate chemistry.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Cui, Y. (PI)

MATSCI 312: New Methods in Thin Film Synthesis

Materials base for engineering new classes of coatings and devices. Techniques to grow thin films at atomic scale and to fabricate multilayers/superlattices at nanoscale. Vacuum growth techniques including evaporation, molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), sputtering, ion beam assisted deposition, laser ablation, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and electroplating. Future direction of material synthesis such as nanocluster deposition and nanoparticles self-assembly. Relationships between deposition parameters and film properties. Applications of thin film synthesis in microelectronics, nanotechnology, and biology. SCPD offering.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Wang, S. (PI)

MATSCI 322: Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory

Practical techniques in transmission electron microscopy (TEM): topics include microscope operation and alignment, diffraction modes and analysis, bright-field/dark-field imaging, high resolution and aberration corrected imaging, scanning TEM (STEM) imaging, x-ray energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) and electron energy loss spectrometry (EELS) for compositional analysis and mapping. Prerequisite: 321, consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to 12.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

MATSCI 324: Optics of Microscope Design for Materials (PHOTON 324)

Introduction to optical theory for microscopy design to study materials. Includes ray and wave optics theory for image formation, optical components, aberrations, etc. across wavelengths (IR to X-ray). Will learn the theory to design shadowgraphy, holography, diffractive imaging and to use them to study materials science problems. Experience with linear algebra, differential equations, and basic programming are encouraged.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

MATSCI 341: Quantum Theory of Electronic and Optical Excitations in Materials

Introduction to the fundamentals of solid-state physics and materials science, with emphasis in electronic and optical excitation processes. We will develop quantum formalisms to understand concepts including: elementary excitations in materials, crystal symmetry and Bloch¿s theorem, electronic bandstructure and methods to compute it (including tight-binding and density-functional theory), linear response theory, dielectric functions, as well as electronic transitions and optical properties of solids. We apply these methods to understand the electronic and optical properties of real materials, including bulk metals, semiconductors, and 2D materials.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Jornada, F. (PI)

MATSCI 380: Nano-Biotechnology

Literature based. Principles that make nanoscale materials unique, applications to biology, and how biological systems can create nanomaterials. Molecular sensing, drug delivery, bio-inspired synthesis, self-assembling systems, and nanomaterial based therapies. Interactions at the nanoscale. Applications and opportunities for new technology.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Melosh, N. (PI)

MATSCI 381: Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine (BIOE 361)

Materials design and engineering for regenerative medicine. How materials interact with cells through their micro- and nanostructure, mechanical properties, degradation characteristics, surface chemistry, and biochemistry. Examples include novel materials for drug and gene delivery, materials for stem cell proliferation and differentiation, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Prerequisites: undergraduate chemistry, and cell/molecular biology or biochemistry.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Heilshorn, S. (PI)

MATSCI 400: Participation in Materials Science Teaching

May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable for credit
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