Experimental Techniques

Catalog description

This course introduces students to state-of-the-art experimental techniques in materials science and engineering. Emphasizing the skill set needed for next-generation semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, the course covers essential materials sample preparation methods, followed by a deep dive into materials characterization using optical and electron spectroscopies, microscopies, and electrical/electronic probes. Students will also explore interface and structure characterization techniques. A highlight of the course is the introduction to advanced and world-class tools, including photoemission spectroscopy and synchrotron-based characterization techniques.