Main Field of Study and progress level:
Physics: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics
Contents
Optical, inductive, capacitive and acoustic methods. A special emphasis will be put on: optical methods for measuring properties like length, position, thickness and displacement; spectroscopic methods for remote and chemical analysis; as well as techniques for determining electrical and dielectrical material properties. A large part of the course consists of compulsory experimental projects. The goal of the course is to learn about new advanced materials relevant for storage, conversion and distribution of energy in the society, and to obtain knowledge about the present and potential fields of application of these materials.
The course treats semiconducting and ion-conducting polymers and their applications in batteries, solar cells and conductors, superconductors, storage and transport of energy in superconducting circuits, thermally insulating materials, composite materials, materials for physical or chemical storage of high-energy gases, especially hydrogen, and intercalation of ceramic and carbon-based materials with applications for e.g. battery electrodes. The course also deals with the differences between ordered and disordered materials (for example glasses) and with percolation phenomena.
Required Knowledge
Quantum Physics, or equivalent.
English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course in taught in Swedish.
