Processing and Applications of Materials

Principles of processing and applications of various types of materials ranging from metal alloys and ceramics to polymers and composites. Processing of materials and their applications in various fields. Annealing, casting, fundamentals of heat treatment, powder handling, and powder pressing. Relationship between processing and performance. Materials used particularly in developing fields of materials science such as optical communication, fuel cells, superconductors, light-emitting diodes, lasers, and information storage. Introduction to how science and engineering can be engaged to design materials for many applications.