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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Physics 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to describe the fundamental concepts related to metals as structural materials. They can interpret phase diagrams based on thermodynamic principles and assess the effects of nucleation mechanisms, diffusion and non-equilibrium phase transformations on microstructure evolution. Students apply their understanding to examine how dislocations interact with the microstructure to influence the mechanical properties of metals.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
Upon completing the course, students will possess the following skills. They are able to
- describe and apply phase diagrams to deduce equilibrium microstructures (k2/k3);
- describe and utilize time-temperature transformation diagrams (k2/k3);
- explain and interpret strain-stress curves (k3/k4);
- explain the basic concepts of plastic deformation and dislocations (k2);
- depict the main interactions between dislocations and microstructure for the strength of metals (k2);
- critically asses discussions on metal microstructure/strength in scientific research articles (k5).
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During the course, students will acquire knowledge in the following areas and concepts of metal physics:
- thermodynamic basics of phase diagrams;
- phase, tangent and lever rule;
- influence of nucleation, diffusion and non-equilibrium phase transitions on the microstructure;
- strain-stress curves;
- concept of dislocations and their role in plastic deformation;
- basics of the energy, forces and interaction of dislocations;
- partial dislocations and stacking faults;
- strengthening mechanisms, interactions of dislocations with the microstructure.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Evaluation criteria will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
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| Methods |
The course primarily consists of lectures on fundamental concepts of metal physics, supplemented by practical examples from current JKU research projects and industrial collaborations.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
a) E. Hornbogen · H.Warlimont, Metalle, Springer, Berlin (2006)
b) G. Gottstein, Physical Foundations of Materials Science, Springer (2004)
c) Ashcroft, Neil W, Mermin, N. David, Solid state physics, Harcourt College Publishers, (1976)
c) Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley and sons, (1996)
d) J. F. Nye, Physical Properties of Crystals, Oxford Science Publications, (1985)
e) Landau Lifschitz, Bd. 7, Elastizitätstheorie
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
info: heiko.groiss@jku.at
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| Earlier variants |
They also cover the requirements of the curriculum (from - to)
TPMWTVOMEPH: VO Metal Physics (2009W-2023S)
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