Electronic and Magnetic Ceramics

Course content

Interaction of ceramic materials with electromagnetic waves. Review of charge transfer and charge displacement processes. Electrical and ionic conduction in crystals and glasses. Dielectric behavior, ferroelectricity; piezoelecricity, and magnetic properties of ceramics. Effects of processing parameters on microstructure and properties. Examples on the manufacture of ceramic resistors, conductors, thermistors, capacitors, piezoelectrics, and magnets.