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Sigmund Freud once wrote 'With every tool, man is perfecting his own organs or removing the limits to their functioning...by means of the microscope he overcomes the limits of visibility set by the structure of his retina.' This course will describe the science behind and impact of microscopy. Lectures will cover both basic and advanced techniques in optical microscopy, electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy, giving ample time to discuss the science behind the 2014 and 2017 Nobel Prizes (awarded for super-resolution and cryo-electron microscopy, respectively). Laboratory work will give students hands-on experience visualizing the world, both natural or engineered, with ultra-high resolution. Field trips to biotech, energy and computing industries will supplement lectures, illustrating how microscopy forms the foundation for many commercial technologies and products. We will also discuss the future of imaging and microscopy, including the "hardware" needed to push resolution limits as well as the "software" (i.e., AI, VR) that enhances the visualization experience.

Independent study in materials science under supervision of a faculty member.

Operating principles and applications of emerging technological solutions to the energy demands of the world. The scale of global energy usage and requirements for possible solutions. Basic physics and chemistry of solar cells, fuel cells, and batteries. Performance issues, including economics, from the ideal device to the installed system. The promise of materials research for providing next generation solutions. Undergraduates register in 156 for 4 units; graduates register in 256 for 3 units. Prerequisites: MATSCI 145 and 152 or equivalent coursework in thermodynamics and electronic properties.

The principles of heterogeneous equilibria and their application to phase diagrams. Thermodynamics of solutions; chemical reactions; non-stoichiometry in compounds; first order phase transitions and metastability; thermodynamics of surfaces, elastic solids, dielectrics, and magnetic solids. Undergraduates register for 194 for 4 units; graduates register for 204 for 3 units.

Participation in a research project.

Topics include: the relationship between atomic structure and macroscopic properties of man-made and natural materials; mechanical and thermodynamic behavior of surgical implants including alloys, ceramics, and polymers; and materials selection for biotechnology applications such as contact lenses, artificial joints, and cardiovascular stents. No prerequisite.

Operating principles and applications of emerging technological solutions to the energy demands of the world. The scale of global energy usage and requirements for possible solutions. Basic physics and chemistry of solar cells, fuel cells, and batteries. Performance issues, including economics, from the ideal device to the installed system. The promise of materials research for providing next generation solutions.