Syllabus1. FoundationsAn introduction to the structure of matter, quantum mechanics and the behavior of electrons in solids 2. Semiconductor science and technology Introduction to the physics of semiconductors; diodes; transistors; and Random Access Memory. Optical properties of metals and semiconductors; LEDs and LASERs; Solar cells; thermoelectrics 3. Magnetic materials for applications and data storage Long range magnetic order; Magnetic media for data storage, including perpendicular and patterned media; Giant magnetoresistance and magnetic tunnel junctions; Magnetic Randam Access Memory (MRAM); and for comparison, a bit about phase change memory & FLASH 4. superconductivity Phenomenology and applications
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