MSE 2803 Lab Course - Fall 2012

Let's Have Fun, Challenge, and Learn !

Invitation to a Hands-on Conceptual Lab Course (2-3-3)
MSE 2803:

Laboratory for Fundamental Concepts of Materials
* Lecture: MW, 1:05-1:55pm, Room: TBA
* Lab Sections: A: Thurs. 12:05-2:55 pm, BH 357
or B: Thurs. 3:05-5:55 pm, BH 357


* Prerequisite: None !
* An elective course for Fall 2012.
* An introductory inquiry-guided lab course for UG.
* Optical microscope is the only tool to use !
* Open to everyone, but only up to first 24 students !

Examples of the Labs to Explore !
1) Reintroduction to your first scientific tool: Light microscopy (transmission, reflection and polarized), image formation, and image analysis
2) Why is the sky blue?: Scattering and diffraction (1d & 2d) from the materials
3) Demonstration of phase transitions, nucleation and growth: Breath figures, a model system for chemical vapor deposition
4) Liquid crystals and LCD: A soft condensed matter system displaying a variety of defects, phase transitions, and morphologies
5) Polymer crystallization
6) Energy harvesting: Rubber photoelasticity, entropy wheels and photovoltaics
7) Photonics in nature and structural colors: Butterfly wing scales using reflection microscopy

For more information, contact:
Prof. Mohan Srinivasarao: 404-894