Rolf E. Hummel Livres

This introduction to materials science both for students of engineering and physics and for the interested general public examines not only the physical and engineering properties of virtually all kinds of materials, but also their history, uses, development, and some of the implications of resource depletion and materials substitutions. It covers all topics normally taught in a one-semester course on materials, but from an entirely novel perspective: the role that materials have played throughout history in the development of humankind and technologies.

Focusing on the electrical, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of materials, this text emphasizes conceptual understanding over mathematical rigor. It is tailored for advanced undergraduates and engineers, covering essential topics like alloys, semiconductor devices, and lasers. Organized for a one-semester course, each application section can be studied independently. The fourth edition features updated applications, including high-temperature superconductors and next-gen electronics, supported by practical engineering examples.

Die Beschreibung behandelt spezifische Aspekte der Absorption in verschiedenen Frequenzbereichen, einschließlich UV, sichtbarem Licht und nahen Infrarot. Zudem wird das Thema Polarisation angesprochen, was auf eine detaillierte Analyse der optischen Eigenschaften von Materialien hindeutet. Diese wissenschaftlichen Konzepte sind entscheidend für das Verständnis von Lichtinteraktionen und deren Anwendungen in der Forschung und Technik.